Types of intermolecular force Quiz
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1. Which intermolecular force is present in every substance, including noble gases?
- A. London forces
- B. Hydrogen bonds
- C. Permanent dipole–permanent dipole interactions
- D. Ionic bonds
2. Which molecule can form hydrogen bonds with another molecule of itself?
- A. CH₃Cl
- B. CH₃NH₂
- C. H₂S
- D. CH₃OCH₃
3. Which statement about hydrogen bonds in water is correct?
- A. A covalent bond forms between two hydrogens
- B. They form between the oxygen atoms of neighbouring molecules because both are δ−
- C. A lone pair on one oxygen is attracted to the δ+ hydrogen of another molecule
- D. They are stronger than the O–H covalent bonds
4. Bromine, Br₂ is non-polar. Which forces act between its molecules?
- A. London forces and permanent dipole–permanent dipole interactions
- B. Hydrogen bonds only
- C. London forces and hydrogen bonds
- D. London forces only
5. Why does CH₃F not form hydrogen bonds with itself, even though it contains F?
- A. Fluorine has no lone pairs
- B. Its hydrogens are bonded to carbon, not to F
- C. Fluorine is not electronegative
- D. The molecule is non-polar