Chapter 16, Problem 7STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The strongest type of intermolecular bond needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Intermolecular bonds are present between molecules. These forces of attraction or repulsion are acting between molecules.

Answer to Problem 7STP

A. Ionic bond

Explanation of Solution

A. In ionic bond electrons are transferred between atoms and the bond arises from columbic interactions between resulting ions. Thus ionic bond is the strongest type of intermolecular bond.

Conclusion

The incorrect options are as follows:

B. dipole-dipole force

Dipole-dipole forces attract molecule that has permanent dipoles moment therefore they are polar. To creating an attractive force between polar molecules positive dipoles naturally orients towards negative dipoles.

C. Dispersion force

Dipole-dipole forces is stronger than dispersion force

D. Hydrogen bond

It is a type of dipole-dipole force which occurs when molecule contains a hydrogen atom.