Intermolecular Forces and Properties
If equal moles of CH4(g) and Ar(g) are introduced into separate containers at the same temperature and volume, which sample will exert greater pressure?
CH4(g), because it has more electrons creating stronger collisions with the walls.
Neither, since different gases have unique intrinsic pressures regardless of conditions.
Ar(g), because it is heavier thus exerts more force upon collision with container walls.
Both exert equal pressures due to Avogadro's law.
How does decreasing the volume of a gaseous reaction system at constant temperature affect the rates of the forward and reverse reactions when Δn ≠ 0?
Both rates initially increase but eventually favors the side with fewer moles of gas.
Only the rate of the forward reaction increases while that of the reverse decreases.
Both rates decrease and eventually favor the side with more moles of gas.
There is no change in either rate; volume changes do not affect gaseous equilibria.
Which transition metal is most likely to exhibit variable oxidation states due to its electron configuration?
Manganese (Mn)
Scandium (Sc)
Nickel (Ni)
Zinc (Zn)
How does understanding vapor pressure apply to checking tire pressure on cold days compared to warm days?
Vapor pressure increases with temperature, causing tires to need less air on warm days.
Vapor pressure has no temperature dependence; thus, tire pressures remain constant regardless of temperature changes.
Tires may appear under-inflated on cold days due to decreased vapor pressure within them.
Cold temperatures increase vapor pressure, leading tires to expand and appear over-inflated.
A meniscus results from competition between __________.
liquid and solid forces
covalent and ionic forces
intermolecular and intramolecular forces
cohesive and adhesive forces
How would increasing the concentration of A in the reversible reaction A + B ↔ C + D affect the rate constant Kc for the forward reaction assuming thermal conditions remain constant?
Kc decreases since increasing the amount of A leads to more collisions and faster reverse reaction rates.
Kc increases because increasing concentration of A drives the reaction towards products.
Kc remains unchanged since it is only affected by temperature changes.
Kc changes spontaneously based on concentration variations without any thermal influence.
Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
Liquid
Solid
Gas
Plasma

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A liquid has a(n) ________ volume and a(n) ________ shape.
indefinite, indefinite
definite, definite
definite, indefinite
indefinite, definite
Which two main forces are involved in capillary action?
cohesive and internal
cohesive and viscous
cohesive and adhesive
adhesive and intramolecular
A gas has a(n) ________ volume and a(n) ________ shape.
definite, indefinite
indefinite, definite
indefinite, indefinite
definite, definite