Question

Which is generally stronger, intermolecular interactions or intramolecular interactions? Which is generally stronger, intermolecular interactions or intramolecular interactions? Intermolecular interactions are generally stronger. Intramolecular interactions are generally stronger. These interactions are equally strong.
Part B Which of these kinds of interactions are broken when a liquid is converted to a gas? Which of these kinds of interactions are broken when a liquid is converted to a gas?

a. Only intermolecular interactions are broken when a liquid is converted to a gas.
b. Only intramolecular interactions are broken when a liquid is converted to a gas.
c. Both of these interactions are broken.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Intramolecular interactions are generally stronger.

B. a. Only intermolecular interactions are broken when a liquid is converted to a gas.

Explanation:

A. Which is generally stronger, intermolecular interactions or intramolecular interactions?

Intramolecular interactions, in which electrons are gained, lost or shared, constitute true bonds and are one or two orders of magnitude stronger than intermolecular interactions.

B. Which of these kinds of interactions are broken when a liquid is converted to a gas?

When a liquid vaporizes, the intermolecular attractions are broken, that is, molecules get more separated. However, true bonds are not broken which is why the molecules keep their chemical identity.