Neon and iodine gas are each bubbled separately into liquid acetone at the same…
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
Neon and iodine gas are each bubbled separately into liquid acetone at the same temperature. Which statement best explains why one of these non-polar gases experiences a stronger attractive interaction with the acetone molecules?
(a) Neon and iodine experience forces of equal strength because both gases are non-polar.
(b) Neon experiences the stronger attraction because its small size allows closer approach to acetone molecules.
(c) Iodine experiences the stronger attraction because its larger electron cloud is more easily polarized by acetone’s dipole.
(d) Iodine experiences the weaker attraction because its greater mass reduces molecular motion.