Which One of the Following Statements Is True of the Van

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true of the van der Waals bond?

• A)Any two separated molecules will be attracted to one another by electrostatic forces.
• B)The van der Waals bonds due to electrostatic forces are weaker than the ionic and covalent bonds.
• C)At high temperatures,the van der Waals forces are not strong enough to overcome the ordinary thermal agitation of atoms or molecules.
• D)At sufficiently low temperatures,the van der Waals forces will cause virtually all substances to condense into a liquid and then a solid form.
• E)All of these are correct.

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