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In which gas are the forces between molecules strongest?

(A) Ne
(B) CH₄
(C) O₂
(D) H₂O

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Final answer:

The forces between molecules are strongest in H2O (water) due to hydrogen bonding. The other gases listed have weaker dispersion forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The forces between molecules are strongest in H₂O (water). Water molecules are attracted to each other by relatively strong hydrogen bonds. This makes water have a higher boiling point and stronger intermolecular forces compared to the other gases listed.

Hydrogen bonding is a special type of intermolecular force that occurs when a hydrogen atom is bonded to an electronegative atom (like oxygen or nitrogen) and is attracted to another electronegative atom.

The other gases listed, Ne (neon), CH₄ (methane), and O₂ (oxygen), primarily have weaker dispersion forces as their dominant intermolecular forces.

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