Mari Eunice Guinto Grade 11-

Alpha

GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2
1. Explain the properties of water with its molecular structure and
intermolecular forces
Water molecules with its molecular structure form hydrogen bonds since they
are polar making it a bent shape with two partially positive hydrogen atoms and
a partially negative oxygen atom. Aside from that, it gives water some unique
properties such as a relatively high boiling point, high specific heat, high heat
capacity, cohesion, adhesion and density. Meanwhile, water has very strong
intermolecular forces, hence the low vapor pressure, but it's even lower
compared to larger molecules with low vapor pressures. Among these
properties are viscosity, having high resistance to flow, surface tension and
vapour pressure.

2. Describe the difference in structure of crystalline and amorphous

solids
Crystalline solids have a definite shape with orderly arranged ions, molecules or
atoms in a three-dimensional pattern often termed crystal lattice. If cut, they
depict a clear cleavage with surfaces intersecting at angles that are characteristic
of the crystal. Amorphous solids, on the other hand, have a disordered array of
components not showing a definite shape. When cut, they show irregular shapes
usually with curved surfaces. Crystalline components are held together by
uniform intermolecular forces whereas in amorphous solids these forces differ
from one atom to the other.