Questions: In the context of small molecules with similar molar masses, arrange the intermolecular forces by strength.
Strongest
Weakest
Answer Bank
hydrogen bonding
London dispersion forces
dipole-dipole interactions
Transcript text: In the context of small molecules with similar molar masses, arrange the intermolecular forces by strength.
Strongest
Weakest
Answer Bank
hydrogen bonding
London dispersion forces
dipole-dipole interactions
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identifying the strongest intermolecular force
Hydrogen bonding is the strongest intermolecular force among the given options.
Step 2: Identifying the intermediate intermolecular force
Dipole-dipole interactions are the next strongest after hydrogen bonding.
Step 3: Identifying the weakest intermolecular force
London dispersion forces are the weakest intermolecular forces.
Final Answer:
From strongest to weakest: Hydrogen bonding > Dipole-dipole interactions > London dispersion forces.