Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 7.1 The Nature of the Following Intermolecular Forces I London Forces Instantaneous Dipole Induced Dipole Ii Permanent Questions

Identify every attraction supported by the structure, then describe temporary and induced dipoles or draw hydrogen bonds between a lone pair and a δ+ hydrogen.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Classify all intermolecular forces present between molecules from their structures.
  • Explain London forces through temporary dipoles inducing dipoles in neighbouring clouds.
  • Draw hydrogen bonds with lone pairs, partial charges and near-linear donor alignment.

Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 7.1 The Nature of the Following Intermolecular Forces I London Forces Instantaneous Dipole Induced Dipole Ii Permanent Questions question 1

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Some diesel cars contain an extra catalytic converter for the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx)\left(\mathrm{NO}_{\mathrm{x}}\right) in exhaust gases.
A solution of urea is used for this process.

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Urea has a melting temperature of 133C133^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.

Explain why this value is higher than expected for a relatively small molecule.

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