Question

What is the primary intermolecular force (IMF) for any diatomic molecule?

a. london dispersion


b. dipole-dipole


c. hydrogen bonding


d. covalent bond

Answer 1

D) Covalent Bond

Step-by-step explanation:

London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonds are secondary weak forces that exist between molecules. For it to be called a molecule, it shows tha the bond present is a covalent bond. The covalent bond arises from the shaing of electrons between the atoms.

A typical example is the hydrogen molecule, H2. Both hydrogen atoms share the two electrons which signifies a covalent bond.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

b. dipole-dipole

Step-by-step explanation:

The IMF molecules are linked by Van der Waals forces, which are permanent but dipole-dipole junctions.

If the interactions are molecules that are permanently polarized (for example, water molecules that attract other water molecules or other polar molecules), they are found as Keesom forces.