Organic Functional Groups · Atomic Structure

Intermolecular Forces in Organics

Explaining boiling points and solubility based on hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole, and dispersion forces.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do alcohols have significantly higher boiling points than alkanes of similar mass?
  2. 2How does chain branching affect the strength of dispersion forces between molecules?
  3. 3What determines whether an organic molecule will be soluble in water versus an organic solvent?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S12U15
Year: Year 12
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Organic Functional Groups
Period: Atomic Structure

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