Intermolecular Forces

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

Rank the following IMFs by typical strength (strongest first): H-bond, dispersion, ion-ion, dipole-dipole.

  • A

    Dispersion > H-bond > dipole-dipole > ion-ion

  • B

    Dipole-dipole > ion-ion > H-bond > dispersion

  • C

    All equal

  • D

    Ion-ion > H-bond > dipole-dipole > dispersion

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Explanation

Ion-ion (full charges) > H-bond > dipole-dipole > dispersion. Stronger forces → higher melting/boiling points and other consequences.

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