Dipole Attractions Worksheet

Question 1

Which neighboring ends of two polar molecules attract one another most directly?

1. δ+ near δ+
2. δ− near δ−
3. δ+ near δ−
4. Neutral end near neutral end only

Question 2

Explain how the shared electrons in an H–Cl bond can create a permanent dipole in an HCl molecule.

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Question 3

Two polar molecules turn so that their δ− ends are closest. What interaction is expected between those ends?

1. Attraction because both are negative
2. Repulsion because they have like charges
3. A covalent bond must form
4. Their nuclei exchange protons

Question 4

Explain the difference between the H–Cl bond in one HCl molecule and an attraction between two HCl molecules.

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Question 5

Which model places opposite partial charges nearest one another?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. All three

Question 6

Describe one change to model B that would place opposite partial charges nearest each other.

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Question 7

Which two models place like partial charges closest to each other?

1. A and B
2. A and C
3. B and C
4. No two models

Question 8

A student says all molecules in a liquid must stay in orientation A. Explain why favored attraction does not mean that every pair stays locked in that orientation.

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