Chapter 7, Problem 1IA.7Q

a.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The strongest attractive force operating between molecules of the given compound (methane, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{4}}$).

Introduction:

The molecules connect to other molecules in major two states “solids” and “liquids”. The molecules connect due to the attractive forces acting among them. These forces of attraction result in the formation of physical characteristics (viscosity, melting point, and boiling point) of molecules.

b.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The strongest attractive force operating between molecules of the given compound (water, ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$).

Introduction:

The molecules connect to other molecules in major two states “solids” and “liquids”. The molecules connect due to the attractive forces acting among them. These forces of attraction result in the formation of physical characteristics (viscosity, melting point, and boiling point) of molecules.

c.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The strongest attractive force operating between molecules of the given compound (chloroform, ${\text{CHCl}}_{\text{3}}$).

Introduction:

The molecules connect to other molecules in major two states “solids” and “liquids”. The molecules connect due to the attractive forces acting among them. These forces of attraction result in the formation of physical characteristics (viscosity, melting point, and boiling point) of molecules.

d.

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The strongest attractive force operating between molecules of the given compound (ethanol, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$).

Introduction:

The molecules connect to other molecules in major two states “solids” and “liquids”. The molecules connect due to the attractive forces acting among them. These forces of attraction result in the formation of physical characteristics (viscosity, melting point, and boiling point) of molecules.