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CHAPTER 3: STATES OF MATTER AND INTERMOLECULAR FORCES
3.1 The Three Fundamental States
Matter commonly exists in three physical states: solid, liquid, and gas. A fourth
state, plasma, exists at extremely high temperatures.
*Solids:*
- Definite shape and definite volume
- Particles are tightly packed in a fixed, ordered arrangement
- Particles vibrate about fixed positions
- High density, incompressible
*Liquids:*
- Indefinite shape but definite volume (takes shape of container)
- Particles are close but can move past one another
- Particles have more kinetic energy than solids
- High density, nearly incompressible
*Gases:*
- Indefinite shape and indefinite volume (fills container)
- Particles are far apart and move rapidly
- Particles have high kinetic energy
- Low density, highly compressible
3.2 Phase Changes and Energy
Phase changes are physical changes that involve energy transfer. All phase changes
are reversible.
*Endothermic Processes (Energy Absorbed):*
1. Melting (Solid → Liquid): Heat of Fusion (ΔH_fus)
2. Vaporization (Liquid → Gas): Heat of Vaporization (ΔH_vap)
3. Sublimation (Solid → Gas): ΔH_sub = ΔH_fus + ΔH_vap
*Exothermic Processes (Energy Released):*
4. Freezing (Liquid → Solid): -ΔH_fus
5. Condensation (Gas → Liquid): -ΔH_vap
6. Deposition (Gas → Solid): -ΔH_sub
*Example:* How much energy is required to melt 18.0 g of ice (H₂O) at 0°C? (ΔH_fus
for water = 334 J/g)
Energy = mass × ΔH_fus = 18.0 g × 334 J/g = 6,012 J
3.3 Heating and Cooling Curves
A heating curve shows temperature changes versus heat added as a substance is
heated from solid to gas.
*Plateau Regions:* Temperature remains constant during phase changes
*Sloping Regions:* Temperature increases as kinetic energy increases within a
single phase
*Five Key Segments:*
1. Solid heating (temp increases)
2. Melting (temp constant)
3. Liquid heating (temp increases)
4. Vaporization (temp constant)
5. Gas heating (temp increases)
3.4 Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
IMFs are attractive forces between molecules that determine physical properties
like boiling point, viscosity, and surface tension. They are weaker than
intramolecular bonds (ionic/covalent).
3.4.1 Types of Intermolecular Forces (Strongest to Weakest):
1. *Hydrogen Bonding:* Occurs when H is bonded to N, O, or F
- Strong dipole-dipole attraction
- Example: H₂O, NH₃, HF
- Results in high boiling points
2. *Dipole-Dipole Forces:* Occur between polar molecules
- Positive end of one molecule attracts negative end of another
- Example: HCl, CHCl₃
3. *London Dispersion Forces:* Present in ALL molecules
- Temporary dipoles from uneven electron distribution
- Strength increases with molecular size and surface area
- Only IMF in nonpolar molecules (CH₄, CO₂)
*Example:* Explain why HCl has a higher boiling point than F₂.
HCl exhibits dipole-dipole forces AND London forces, while F₂ only has London
forces.
3.5 Properties and IMF Relationships
*Boiling/Melting Points:* Stronger IMFs → Higher boiling/melting points
*Viscosity:* Stronger IMFs → Higher viscosity (resistance to flow)
*Surface Tension:* Stronger IMFs → Higher surface tension
*Volatility:* Stronger IMFs → Lower volatility (tendency to vaporize)
3.6 Phase Diagrams
Phase diagrams show the relationship between physical states and conditions of
temperature and pressure.
*Key Features:*
- *Triple Point:* The unique T and P where all three phases coexist
- *Critical Point:* The temperature and pressure above which a gas cannot be
liquefied
- *Lines:* Represent equilibrium between two phases
- *Areas:* Represent conditions where a single phase is stable
*Water's Phase Diagram Unique Feature:*
- The solid-liquid equilibrium line slopes slightly to the LEFT
- This means ice is less dense than liquid water (it floats)
- Melting point decreases with increasing pressure
3.7 The Fourth State: Plasma
- Occurs at very high temperatures (>5,000°C)
- Gas becomes ionized (electrons separated from nuclei)
- Good conductor of electricity
- Responds strongly to magnetic fields
- Examples: stars, lightning, neon signs, plasma TVs
Chapter 3 Summary
The physical state of a substance depends on the balance between kinetic energy
(which tends to disperse particles) and intermolecular forces (which tend to hold
particles together). Phase changes occur when energy changes disrupt this balance.
Hydrogen bonding is the strongest IMF, followed by dipole-dipole forces, with
London dispersion forces present in all substances. Phase diagrams provide a map of
the conditions under which different states are stable.
End-of-Chapter Exercises
1. Identify the phase change: frost forming on a window overnight.
2. Calculate the energy needed to vaporize 25.0 g of water at 100°C (ΔH_vap = 2260
J/g).
3. Arrange in order of increasing boiling point: CH₄, H₂O, Ne, HCl. Explain your
reasoning.
4. Why does ice float on water? What unusual property does this demonstrate?
5. On a phase diagram, what does the triple point represent?
6. Which would have higher surface tension: water (H₂O) or methane (CH₄)? Why?
7. What intermolecular forces are present in ammonia (NH₃)?
8. During which segment of a heating curve does temperature remain constant while
energy is added?
9. Why does gasoline (mainly C₈H₁₈) evaporate more quickly than water at room
temperature?
10. (Challenge) If 45.0 kJ of energy melts 135 g of an unknown substance, what is
its heat of fusion?
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