Intermolecular Forces (Edexcel International A Level (IAL) Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: YCH11

21 mins11 questions
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Which of these pure compounds has hydrogen bonding in the liquid state?

  • 1,1,1-trichloroethane, CH3CCl3

  • trimethylamine, (CH3)3N

  • hydrogen fluoride, HF

  • hydrogen sulfide, H2S

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Which of these isomers has the highest boiling temperature?

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    This question is about alkanes.

    Which of these alkanes has the highest boiling temperature?

    • butane

    • hexane

    • pentane

    • propane

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    1 mark

    Which of these alkanes has the lowest boiling temperature?

    (1)

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      Which of these isomers with the formula C8H18 has the lowest boiling temperature?

      • CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH(CH3)CH3

      • CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3   

      • CH3C(CH3)2CH2CH(CH3)CH3

      • CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3

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      Which sequence shows the molecules in order of increasing boiling temperature?

      • H2O < Br2 < Cl2 < CH4

      • Br2 < CH4 < Cl2 < H2O

      • Cl2 < CH4 < H2O < Br2

      • CH4 < Cl2 < Br2 < H2O

      3
      1 mark

      The viscosities of four liquid organic compounds are compared by placing the liquids in separate identical tubes, each with an air bubble at the top.

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      The tubes are inverted, and the times measured for the air bubble to travel the length of the tube. For which compound does the air bubble take the longest time?

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        Which is not correct about ice?

        • ice has a lower density than water

        • H2O molecules are further apart in ice than in water

        • the H−O−H bond angle is the same in ice and in water

        • H2O molecules in ice are held together by hydrogen bonds

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        Which intermolecular forces exist between the molecules of the compound shown?

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        • hydrogen bonding and London forces only

        • hydrogen bonding and permanent dipole‐permanent dipole forces only

        • London forces and permanent dipole‐permanent dipole forces only

        • hydrogen bonding, permanent dipole‐permanent dipole forces and London forces

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        Which solvent dissolves the greatest amount of hydrocarbon C35H72?

        • butan‐1‐ol

        • ethanoic acid

        • hexane

        • water

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        Which row shows the hydrogen halides in order of increasing boiling temperature?

         

         

        Lowest                rightwards arrow for blank of                Highest

        A

        HF

        HCl

        HBr

        HI

        B

        HI

        HBr

        HCl

        HF

        C

        HCl

        HBr

        HI

        HF

        D

        HF

        HI

        HBr

        HCl