GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2

MODULE 1
KINETIC MOLECULAR MODEL OF LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS

NAME:______________________________________ STEM 12-___

I. OBJECTIVES:
a. describe and differentiate the types of intermolecular forces;
b. measure and explain the difference in the viscosity of some liquids; and
c. state the role and importance of intermolecular forces of attraction on the interactions in and between
phases of matter.

II. RATIONALE:
Previous discussions on kinetic molecular theory explain how gases behave. The word “kinetic” comes from
the Greek word kinein, which means “to move”. Gas is made up of molecules that move randomly and are widely
separated from one another. Because of their wide separation, the forces that attract the molecules together are
negligible in ideal gas molecules. In addition, when the absolute temperature is increased, the average kinetic
energy of the gas molecules also increase. These may result in an increase in the number of collisions, with energy
transferred between collisions.

III. LESSON PROPER:

See the attached handout.

IV. APPLICATION:
a. As a person, you have your own characteristics. Which of your characteristics make you different from
others? Explain.

b. Cite a personal experience that can be likened to the presence of intermolecular force of attraction. Explain
your analogy.

c. Identify a person who has influenced you. Describe the bond that exists between you and this person.

V. ASSESSMENT:
a. Using the kinetic molecular theory, explain the observed volatility, or the ease of evaporation of some liquids,
such as alcohol and, especially at elevated temperature conditions.
 b. Use the kinetic molecular theory to account for the differences in the properties of solids and those of liquids.

c. Explain how intermolecular forces of attraction affect the following properties of liquids:

-surface tension

-viscosity

-vaporization

d. Compare the rate of evaporization of water in an open container to that water placed in a closed container.
In which system does water evaporate easily? Will you expect a dynamic equilibrium to exist should the
water be placed in an open container? Explain.

e. You usually perspire more during summer because of the warm weather. What happens to the average
kinetic molecular energy of water in your body?

f. Explain how water gets its unique properties because of its structure and intermolecular forces of attraction.