intermolecular forces
attractive forces that hold particles together
Dispersion
Temporary polarity in the molecules due to unequal (shifting) electron distribution
Dipole–dipole
Permanent polarity in the
molecules due to their structure
Ion-dipole
the electrostatic attraction between an ion (a charged particle) and a polar molecule
hydrogen bonds
especially strong dipole-dipole attraction when H is attached to an extremely electronegative atom.
N, O, F
Surface tension
the tendency of liquid surfaces to shrink into the minimum surface area possible
Viscosity
Resistance of a liquid to flow.
for example honey has a high viscosity
Capillary action
the ability of a liquid to flow up a thin tube against the influence of gravity.
what causes capillary action
The adhesive forces pull the surface liquid up the side of the tube, and the cohesive forces together the interior liquid
Vaporization
phase change from liquid to gas because it has enough kinetic energy to escape the surface
Vapor pressure
The pressure exerted by the vapor when it is in dynamic equilibrium
Sublimation
phase change from solid to gas
Phase change
physical change
transformation of a substance from one state of matter to another due to changes in pressure and temp
Phase diagram
summarizes the conditions at which a
substance exists as a solid, liquid, or gas
Triple point
combination of pressure and temperature where three phases of a substance exist in equilibrium
Critical point
represents the pressure and temperature above which a supercritical fluid exists
found at the tip of the line between liquid and vapor
Phase boundary
line where 2 phases of matter exist at equilibrium
what causes intermolecular forces
the interactions between charges, partial charges, and temporary charges on molecules
4 types of intermolecular forces
how do weaker attractive forces affect vapor pressure
weaker attractive forces=higher vapor pressure=more volatile liquid
strong attractions make it harder for liquid molecules to escape into the gas phase
how do intermolecular forces affect boiling point
weaker attractive forces=lower boiling point
volatile liquids
vaporize faster
vapor pressure vs vaporization
lower vapor pressure=higher vaporization
low vapor pressure, fewer molecules are in the vapor phase → liquid molecules can easily escape → vaporization is faster.
dynamic equilibrium vs condensation
Once equilibrium is reached, vaporization still occurs, but at the same rate as condensation → no net change in liquid amount.