Liquids and Solids: Properties, Phase Transitions, and Crystal Structures

Question 1

What is the primary factor influencing the melting point of a substance?

Accepted Answer

Strength of intermolecular forces

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Molecular size

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Molecular shape

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Polarity

Question 2

What is the key difference between an amorphous and a crystalline solid?

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Crystalline solids have a regular arrangement of particles, while amorphous solids do not.

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Amorphous solids have a regular arrangement of particles, while crystalline solids do not.

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Amorphous solids are formed from liquids, while crystalline solids are formed from gases.

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Crystalline solids are harder than amorphous solids.

Question 3

Which type of intermolecular force is involved in the attraction between two polar molecules?

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Dipole-dipole forces

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Ion-dipole forces

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Hydrogen bonding

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Van der Waals forces

Question 4

Which of the following is not a type of crystal structure?

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Glassy

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Cubic

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Hexagonal

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Monoclinic

Question 5

Viscosity measures a liquid's:

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Resistance to flow

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Density

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Electrical conductivity

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Boiling point

Question 6

Which statement about liquids is incorrect?

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Liquids have a definite shape.

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Liquids are incompressible.

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Liquids can flow easily.

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Liquids can wet surfaces.

Question 7

How do intermolecular forces affect the viscosity and boiling point of liquids?

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Stronger forces lead to higher viscosity and boiling point.

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Stronger forces lead to lower viscosity and higher boiling point.

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Stronger forces lead to higher viscosity and lower boiling point.

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Weaker forces lead to higher viscosity and boiling point.

Question 8

Differentiate between primitive and non-primitive crystal lattices. Provide an example of each type.

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Primitive lattice: Each lattice point has a single atom/molecule. Example: Simple cubic structure.

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Non-primitive lattice: Multiple atoms/molecules share one or more lattice points. Example: Body-centered cubic structure.

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Primitive lattice: Symmetrical arrangement of atoms/molecules. Example: Diamond structure.

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Non-primitive lattice: Found only in ionic compounds. Example: Sodium chloride structure.

Question 9

Define the melting point of a substance.

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The temperature at which the solid phase transitions to the liquid phase

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The temperature at which the liquid phase transitions to the solid phase

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The temperature at which the gas phase transitions to the liquid phase

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The temperature at which the liquid phase transitions to the gas phase

Question 10

Which of the following liquid properties is unaffected by intermolecular forces?

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Density

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Viscosity

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Boiling point

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Conductivity

Question 11

Identify the type of bonding present in ionic solids.

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Ionic bonding

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Covalent bonding

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Metallic bonding

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Hydrogen bonding

Question 12

Which characteristic distinguishes crystalline solids?

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Regular, repeating arrangement of atoms

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Isotropic properties

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High melting point

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Brittleness

Question 13

Describe the relationship between intermolecular forces and the boiling point of a liquid.

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Stronger intermolecular forces lead to a higher boiling point

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Stronger intermolecular forces lead to a lower boiling point

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There is no relationship between intermolecular forces and boiling point

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Intermolecular forces only affect the freezing point of a liquid

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of intermolecular force?

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Ionic bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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Hydrogen bonding

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London dispersion forces

Question 15

Which of the following crystal structures has the most efficient packing of particles?

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Hexagonal close-packed

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Simple cubic

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Body-centered cubic

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Face-centered cubic

Question 16

What is the primary factor that influences the strength of intermolecular forces in a substance?

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Molecular polarity

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Molecular size

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Molecular shape

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Molecular mass

Question 17

What is the term for the process by which a solid directly transforms into a gas?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

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Melting

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Condensation

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Evaporation

Question 18

Which of the following solids is an example of a covalent network crystal?

Accepted Answer

Diamond

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Sodium chloride

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Ice

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Graphite

Question 19

How do stronger intermolecular forces affect the boiling point of a liquid?

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They raise the boiling point

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They lower the boiling point

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They have no effect on the boiling point

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The relationship is not straightforward

Question 20

Which intermolecular force is the weakest, being present in all substances and arising from the instantaneous, temporary imbalances of electron distribution in molecules?

Accepted Answer

London dispersion forces

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Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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Ion-dipole interactions

Question 21

What is the phase transition that occurs when a substance changes from a liquid to a gas?

Accepted Answer

Vaporization

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Melting

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Freezing

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Sublimation

Question 22

What is the characteristic 3D shape of a molecule that has four electron pairs around its central atom, arranged in a tetrahedral manner to minimize electron-pair repulsion?

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Tetrahedral

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Linear

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Trigonal planar

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Octahedral

Question 23

Which of the following is not a defining property of solids, which are characterized by their fixed shape and volume?

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Ability to flow

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Definite shape and volume

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High density

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Low compressibility

Question 24

How are the strength of intermolecular forces related to the boiling point of a liquid?

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Stronger forces result in higher boiling points

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Weaker forces result in higher boiling points

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There is no relationship

Question 25

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of crystalline solids, which possess a highly organized, repeating arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules?

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Regular, repeating arrangement of particles

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Amorphous structure

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Low melting point

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High electrical conductivity

Question 26

What is the term for the process in which a solid directly transforms into a gas, bypassing the liquid phase?

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Vaporization

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Condensation

Question 27

Which intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the unusually high boiling point of water, despite its relatively low molecular weight?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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Ion-dipole interactions

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London dispersion forces

Question 28

Which of the following is the strongest type of intermolecular force, holding molecules together most effectively?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole forces

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London dispersion forces

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Ion-dipole forces

Question 29

What is the term for the phase transition where a solid directly transforms into a gas?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Freezing

Question 30

Which of the following properties is characteristic of solids?

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Fixed shape and volume

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Fluidity

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High compressibility

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Low density

Question 31

What is the name of the process where a solid directly transforms into a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Melting

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of an amorphous solid?

Accepted Answer

Glass

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Ice

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Diamond

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Sodium chloride

Question 33

What is the term for the force that resists the flow of a liquid as it moves past a solid surface?

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Viscosity

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Friction

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Surface tension

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Adhesion

Question 34

Which of the following intermolecular forces is the most potent?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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London dispersion forces

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Ion-dipole interactions

Question 35

What is the phase transition referred to as when a liquid transforms into a solid?

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Freezing

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Condensation

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Melting

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Vaporization

Question 36

Among the following crystal structures, which possesses the highest packing efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Hexagonal close-packed

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Simple cubic

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Body-centered cubic

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Face-centered cubic

Question 37

Which property of a liquid describes its resistance to flow?

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Viscosity

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Density

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Surface tension

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Compressibility

Question 38

Which characteristic is a hallmark of a crystalline solid?

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Regular arrangement of particles

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High melting point

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Isotropic properties

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High electrical conductivity

Question 39

What is the term for the energy needed to overcome intermolecular forces and transform a liquid into a gas?

Accepted Answer

Enthalpy of vaporization

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Enthalpy of fusion

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Enthalpy of combustion

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Enthalpy of reaction

Question 40

What is the process called when a substance changes directly from a gas to a solid without first becoming a liquid?

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Deposition

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Sublimation

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Melting

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Condensation

Question 41

Which factor does NOT affect the melting point of a substance?

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Pressure

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Intermolecular forces

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Molecular weight

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Temperature

Question 42

Which crystal structure is characterized by a random arrangement of atoms or molecules?

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Amorphous

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Metallic

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Ionic

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Molecular

Question 43

What property distinguishes liquids from solids?

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Fluidity

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Definite shape

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Definite volume

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Rigidity

Question 44

What is the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting temperature

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Deposition temperature

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Sublimation temperature

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Condensation temperature

Question 45

Which type of force holds ions together in an ionic crystal?

Accepted Answer

Electrostatic force

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Gravitational force

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Van der Waals force

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Covalent force

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT an intermolecular force?

Accepted Answer

Covalent bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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Hydrogen bonding

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Van der Waals forces

Question 47

What is the name of the type of bonding that occurs between non-metal atoms in a molecular solid?

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Covalent bonding

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Ionic bonding

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Metallic bonding

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Hydrogen bonding

Question 48

Which of the following properties is characteristic of a gas?

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No definite shape or volume

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Fixed shape and volume

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Definite volume but no fixed shape

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Rigid structure

Question 49

What is the term for the process by which a gas turns into a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Condensation

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

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Deposition

Question 50

What is the name of the force that causes liquids to bead up on surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Surface tension

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Viscosity

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Capillary action

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Density

Question 51

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the intermolecular forces between molecules?

Accepted Answer

Pressure

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Molecular weight

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Molecular shape

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Temperature

Question 52

Which intermolecular force is the strongest among dipole-dipole interactions, London dispersion forces, hydrogen bonding, and ion-dipole interactions?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole interactions

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London dispersion forces

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Ion-dipole interactions

Question 53

Which crystal structure is characterized by a body-centered cubic lattice?

Accepted Answer

Body-centered cubic

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Face-centered cubic

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Hexagonal close-packed

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Simple cubic

Question 54

What is the process by which a liquid absorbs heat and transforms into a gas called?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

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Deposition

Question 55

What is the term for the energy required to overcome intermolecular forces and separate a liquid into individual molecules?

Accepted Answer

Enthalpy of vaporization

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Enthalpy of fusion

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Surface tension

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Viscosity

Question 56

Which characteristic describes a supercooled liquid?

Accepted Answer

It is below its freezing point but remains liquid.

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It is a solid but has not yet reached its melting point.

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It is a gas but is below its boiling point.

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It is a liquid but has a higher density than its solid phase.

Question 57

What is the name of the phenomenon where a solid directly transforms into a gas without passing through the liquid phase?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

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Deposition

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 58

Which type of intermolecular force is the strongest?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole forces

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London dispersion forces

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Ion-dipole forces

Question 59

Which phase transition involves an endothermic change?

Accepted Answer

Melting

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Freezing

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Condensation

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Deposition

Question 60

Which property of liquids is attributed to strong intermolecular forces?

Accepted Answer

High boiling point

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Low viscosity

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High compressibility

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Low surface tension

Question 61

Which factor does not influence the viscosity of a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Pressure

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Temperature

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Molecular weight

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Shape of molecules

Question 62

What process involves a solid directly transforming into a gas without passing through the liquid phase?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Deposition

Question 63

Which technique can be used to determine the type of crystal structure of a solid?

Accepted Answer

X-ray diffraction

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Nuclear magnetic resonance

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Mass spectrometry

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Infrared spectroscopy

Question 64

What phenomenon describes the lowering of the freezing point of a liquid due to a dissolved solute?

Accepted Answer

Freezing point depression

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Boiling point elevation

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Osmotic pressure

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Colligative property