Question

A student states the following: "Since acetone (nail polish remover) evaporate more readily than water, one would assume that acetone has weaker intermolecular forces than water." Evaluate their claim. (2 sentences)

Answer 1

The evaluation is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Water has hydrogen bonding which is stronger than the dipole-dipole IMF of acetone. Thus, acetone has weaker IMFs.

Answer 2

I would say YES, the evaluation is Correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the Hydrogen bond in water is stronger than that of acetone.