Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The given statement that intermolecular forces are those forces that operate within a molecule is correct or not is to be identified.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given statement that intermolecular forces are stronger than binding force is correct or not is to be identified.
(c)
Interpretation:
The given statement that London dispersion forces occur between the solid and the liquid molecules is correct or not is to be identified.
(d)
Interpretation:
The given statement that London dispersion forces occur due to the permanent dipole that exists within atoms or molecules is correct or not is to be identified.
(e)
Interpretation:
The given statement that all the molecules of nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine have hydrogen bonding is correct or not is to be identified.
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