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Is methane a compound consisting of molecules held together by weak intermolecular forces?
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Given that methane is a gas at room temperature, we can see that its molecules are attracted to each other only by weak intermolecular forces. But normally, if I say "methane is a compound consisting of..." the statement concludes, one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. That's what the methane molecule consists of.
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What forces typically hold separate molecules together?
intermolecular forces D:
How do intermolecular forces determine a substance's state?
If the intermolecular forces are great enough they can hold the molecules together as a liquid. If they are even stronger they will hold the molecules together as a solid. Water has nearly the same mass as methane and ammonia molecules, but the greater molecular forces between water molecules causes the water to be liquid at room temperature, while ammonia and methane, with weaker intermolecular forces, are gases at room temperature.
How do intermolecular forces effect of the properties of a substance?
A compound where the molecules are distant from each other is most likely a gas. Liquids and solids haves molecules that are closer together, with solids having the least space between molecules. As the temperature of the compound drops, molecules move closer together. There are exceptions to this rule, water for instance, has more space between its molecules when frozen.
What is the question of a molecule and a compound?
A molecule is when two atoms are bonded together. A compound is when two DIFFERENT atoms are bonded together. All compounds are molecules. Not all molecules are compounds.
Why are some atoms or molecules in liquid form and not a solid?
The atoms and molecules in liquids move in a random pattern relative to one another instead of being in a solid form due to the intermolecular forces of attraction. The intermolecular forces are too weak to hold onto the molecules in a solid form.
Which holds large numbers of different molecules together?
Intermolecular force holds large numbers of different molecules together.
Why is the boiling point of phenol greater than alcohol?
This is because the intermolecular forces holding the molecules of phenol together are stronger than the intermolecular forces holding the molecules of alcohol together.
The forces of attraction between molecules in a molecular compound are generally?
force of attraction between molecules in solid is very great due to strong cohesive force holding them together
Why do gases difuses but not solid?
The intermolecular forces holding gas molecules together are not very strong and thus the molecules are free to move around freely. This allows diffusion. The intermolecular forces holding molecules of a solid together are rather strong, and the molecules thus cannot move very freely. This prevents diffusion.
When two molecules bond together the process that binds them is called?
This is an intermolecular bond.
What forces typically hold separate molecules together?
intermolecular forces D:
What type of intermolecular forces hold morphine molecules together?
hydrogen bonds
How are intermolecular forces different from forces that bind atoms together into molecules?
1. Intermolecular forces are the forces between molecules, while chemical bonds are the forces within molecules. 2. Chemical bonds combine atoms into molecules, thus forming chemical substances, while intermolecular forces bind molecules together. 3. Chemical bonding involves the sharing or transferring of electrons, while intermolecular forces do not change the electron stucture of atoms. 4. Intermolecular forces hold objects together, while chemical bonds hold molecules together.
Why boiling point is low when intermolecular forces are weak?
Molecules that have strong intermolecular forces are held together more strongly. In order for a substance to boil, it's molecules must separate and gain energy. Because molecules with stronger intermolecular forces are held together more strongly it takes more energy to move them apart, hence the higher boiling point
How do intermolecular forces determine a substance's state?
If the intermolecular forces are great enough they can hold the molecules together as a liquid. If they are even stronger they will hold the molecules together as a solid. Water has nearly the same mass as methane and ammonia molecules, but the greater molecular forces between water molecules causes the water to be liquid at room temperature, while ammonia and methane, with weaker intermolecular forces, are gases at room temperature.
What is the result of intermolecular forces being repulsive and attractive at varying distance?
Hydrogen bonds
How do intermolecular forces effect of the properties of a substance?
A compound where the molecules are distant from each other is most likely a gas. Liquids and solids haves molecules that are closer together, with solids having the least space between molecules. As the temperature of the compound drops, molecules move closer together. There are exceptions to this rule, water for instance, has more space between its molecules when frozen.
