Exam 7: Intermolecular Forces and the Phases of Matter

Identify the following crystalline solids as ionic, molecular, or metallic. -silicon carbide, SiC, m.p.: 2700 °C

The terms "dispersion forces" and "London forces" are interchangeable.

Between individual molecules of NO₂ in the solid state, which of the following types of intermolecular forces would you expect to be dominant?

Which of the following will have the lowest boiling point?

Water has a much higher boiling point than acetone due to the ability of water to undergo hydrogen bonding.

Identify the following crystalline solids as ionic, molecular, or metallic. -sodium fluoride, NaF, m.p.: 993 °C

Which of the three phases of matter (solid, liquid, or gas) has particles moving at the highest average velocity?