Rank the Following Substances in Order of Increasing Intermolecular Forces

question 51

Multiple Choice

Rank the following substances in order of increasing intermolecular forces: Ar, H₂O, N₂, O₂

• A)Ar < H₂O < N₂ < O₂
• B)Ar < H₂O < O₂ < N₂
• C)H₂O < N₂ < O₂ < Ar
• D)N₂ < O₂ < Ar < H₂O
• E)Ar < N₂ < O₂ < H₂O

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Definitions:

Cleavage

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