Interpretation:
Intermolecular force exhibited by the methane is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Methane is gas found in small quantities in earth’s atmosphere. Methane consists of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. The chemical formula of methane is
Answer to Problem 8STP
London dispersion forces are the only intermolecular forces in methane
Explanation of Solution
The only intermolecular forces in methane are London dispersion forces.The chemical formula of methane is
The molecule bonding of methane is such that the electronegativites of
This positive temporary attraction force with adjacent molecule electrons is the London dispersion force.
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