All of the Following Statements Concerning Dispersion Forces Are Correct

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning dispersion forces are correct EXCEPT

• A) the strength of dispersion forces depends on the number of electrons in a molecule.
• B) dispersion forces are the primary attractive forces in metal-metal bonding.
• C) dispersion forces involve the attraction between induced dipoles.
• D) dispersion forces are the primary attractive force in molecular solids consisting of nonpolar molecules.
• E) dispersion forces exist in all molecular solids.

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Definitions:

Photoreceptors

Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, enabling the perception of images, colors, and light intensity.

Sensory Organs

Parts of the body that contain receptors and structures necessary for processing sensory information, allowing perception of the environment.

Eyes

Organ of vision in humans and other organisms that allows the perception of light, shapes, and colors through a complex process of light detection and signal transmission to the brain.

Compound Eyes

Eyes that consist of thousands of small, individual photoreceptor units, common in insects and crustaceans, providing a wide angle of vision.