Chapter 8, Problem 11STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The type of intermolecular bonding formed in the given drawing needs to be identified.

Concept Introduction: Intermolecular bonds are formed between atoms of two different molecules of the same and different type. In this bond formation, atoms from two different or the same molecules can show interactions.

Explanation of Solution

The given molecule is BrCl. Here, one bromine atom is bonded with one chlorine atom. The drawing shows the interaction between three BrCl molecules. Here, chlorine from one BrCl molecule shows a bonding with the bromine of another two BrCl molecules.

Here, Cl is more electronegative than the Br atom; thus, the polar covalent bond is formed between them. Here, Br will have a partial positive charge and Cl will have a partial negative charge. Thus, the type of intermolecular bonding is polar covalent bonds.