Intermolecular Bonding Quiz

What are the main types of intermolecular forces in covalent compounds?

• Ionic forces

• Metallic bonding

• Hydrogen bonding

• Van der Waals forces

Which type of intermolecular force arises from the uneven distribution of electrons in a molecule?

• Hydrogen bond

• Induced-dipole attraction

• Dipole-dipole interactions

• London dispersion forces

What is the shape of a water molecule?

• Linear

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal pyramidal

• V-shaped

Which intermolecular force occurs between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom and another electronegative atom in a different molecule?

• Dipole-dipole interactions

• Induced-dipole attraction

• Hydrogen bond

• London dispersion forces

What determines the boiling and melting points of molecular substances?

• Molecular size/mass

• Intermolecular forces

• Number of electrons per molecule

• Shape/surface area of molecule

Which type of intermolecular force occurs between polar molecules?

• Induced-dipole attraction

• Hydrogen bond

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole interactions

which of the following is a trigonal pyramidal in structure?

• Water (H₂O)

• Ammonia (NH₃)

• Methane (CH₄)

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Which intermolecular force occurs when a polar molecule temporarily induces a dipole in a nonpolar molecule?

• Induced-dipole attraction

• Dipole-dipole interactions

• Hydrogen bond

• London dispersion forces

What is the effect of stronger intermolecular forces on viscosity and surface tension?

• Increase

• No effect

• Depends on the substance

• Decrease

Which element is NOT involved in hydrogen bonding?

• Oxygen

• Fluorine

• Nitrogen

• Carbon