Practice Relationship Between Molecular Polarity And Intermolecular Forces (4.6.1)

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Question 1.
What is a polar molecule?
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Think about the charge distribution in the molecule.
Question 2.
Which type of intermolecular force is present in polar molecules?
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Remember the forces that exist between positive and negative charges.
3Question 3.
What type of intermolecular force do polar molecules primarily engage in?
- Van der Waals forces
- Dipole-dipole interactions
- Metallic bonding
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Recall the types of forces between polar molecules.
4Question 4.
True or False: Nonpolar molecules have a net dipole moment.
- True
- False
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Think about the definition of nonpolar molecules.
Question 5.
Consider the relationship between molecular polarity and boiling points. Explain why ethanol has a higher boiling point than propanol despite having lower molecular weight.
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Focus on intermolecular interactions.
Question 6.
Given a molecule with a dipole moment of 1.5 D, predict its behavior in water and hexane.
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Assess the nature of the solvents.

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