In solid I2, is the distance between the two iodine nuclei of one I2 molecule longer or shorter than the distance between two iodine nuclei of two adjacent I2 molecules? Explain, centering intermolecular forces in your answer. Note:( Be specific: what bond exists between two iodine atoms in an iodine molecule? What specific IMF (London or dipole-dipole) is most important between two iodine atoms in two different iodine molecules? Which one is weaker, and thus leads to the greater internuclear distance?)
States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
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1. In solid I2, is the distance between the two iodine nuclei of one I2 molecule longer
or shorter than the distance between two iodine nuclei of two adjacent I2 molecules?
Explain, centering intermolecular forces in your answer.
Note:( Be specific: what bond exists between two iodine atoms in an iodine molecule? What specific IMF (London or dipole-dipole) is most important between two iodine atoms in two different iodine molecules? Which one is weaker, and thus leads to the greater internuclear distance?)
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