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Liquid A has a strong IMF and Liquid B has a weak IMF. Which liquid might evaporate quicker? Explain in terms of IMFs.

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Answer:

Liquid B will evaporate quicker.

Step-by-step explanation:

Intermolecular forces (IMP) are the forces of attraction between molecules while intramolecular forces are force of attractions between atoms within a compound. Following are the types of intermolecular forces,

(i) Ion-Dipole Interactions

(ii) Hydrogen Bondings

(iii) Dipole-Dipole Interactions

(iv) Ion-Induced Dipole

(v) Dipole-Induced Dipole

(vi) Dispersion /London Forces

The physical properties of a compounds strongly depends upon the strength of the IMF. For example, greater the IMF greater will be the melting and boiling point. In given statement the liquid B will evaporate quicker because it has weak interaction with its neighbouring atoms hence, it has weak IMF and easily break the interaction and escape while the liquid A will not do so as it has stronger IMF.

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