Chemistry A Molecular Approach 3rd Edition By Nivaldo – Test Bank

Chapter 11 Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces

Multiple Choice Questions

1) Identify the characteristics of a liquid.
A) indefinite shape and volume
B) indefinite shape, but definite volume
C) definite shape and volume
D) none of the above
E) all of the above
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.2

2) Identify the characteristics of a gas.
A) indefinite shape and volume
B) indefinite shape, but definite volume
C) definite shape and volume
D) none of the above
E) all of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.2

3) Which one of the following has a low density?
A) gas
B) liquid
C) solid
D) none of the above
E) all of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.2

4) Which one of the following has a definite shape and volume?
A) gas
B) liquid
C) solid
D) none of the above
E) all of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.2

5) Give the change in condition to go from a liquid to a gas.
A) increase heat or reduce pressure
B) increase heat or increase pressure
C) cool or reduce pressure
D) cool or increase pressure
E) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.2

6) The forces between polar molecules is known as ________.
A) hydrogen bonding
B) ion-dipole forces
C) dipole-dipole forces
D) dispersion forces
E) ionic forces
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.3

7) Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Intermolecular forces are generally stronger than bonding forces.
B) The potential energy of molecules decrease as they get closer to one another.
C) Energy is given off when the attraction between two molecules is broken.
D) Increasing the pressure on a solid usually causes it to become a liquid.
E) None of the above are true.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.3

8) What is the strongest type of intermolecular force present in NH2CH3?
A) dispersion
B) dipole-dipole
C) hydrogen bonding
D) ion-dipole
E) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.3

9) The two strands in DNA are held together by ________.
A) dispersion forces
B) dipole-dipole forces
C) hydrogen bonding
D) ion-dipole forces
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11.3

10) How many compounds, of the ones listed below, have hydrogen bonding?

CH3CH2CH2NH2 CH3CH2NHCH2CH3 (CH3CH2)2NCH2CH3
A) 2
B) 3
C) 1
D) 0
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 11.3