Intermolecular Forces Worksheet
Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet covering intermolecular forces, their types, and their effects on physical properties.
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Intermolecular Forces
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1. Which of the following intermolecular forces is the strongest?
London Dispersion Forces
Dipole-Dipole Forces
Hydrogen Bonding
Ion-Dipole Forces
2. Which of the following compounds would exhibit hydrogen bonding?
CH₄
H₂S
NH₃
CO₂
3. The strength of London Dispersion Forces increases with increasing and .
4. Hydrogen bonding occurs between molecules where hydrogen is directly bonded to a highly electronegative atom such as , , or .
5. Ionic bonds are a type of intermolecular force.
True
False
6. Substances with strong intermolecular forces tend to have higher boiling points.
True
False
7. Explain why water (H₂O) has a much higher boiling point than hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), even though H₂S has a larger molar mass.
Match the intermolecular force with its description.
8. London Dispersion Forces
a. Forces between instantaneous dipoles
9. Dipole-Dipole Forces
b. Forces between permanent dipoles
10. Hydrogen Bonding
c. Strong dipole-dipole forces involving H-N, H-O, or H-F bonds