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25 June, 08:29

A student states the following: "Since acetone (nail polish remover) evaporate more readily than water, one would assume that acetone has weaker intermolecular forces than water." Evaluate their claim. (2 sentences)

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  1. 25 June, 10:43
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    I would say YES, the evaluation is Correct

    Explanation:

    Because the Hydrogen bond in water is stronger than that of acetone.
  2. 25 June, 10:51
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    The evaluation is correct.

    Explanation:

    Water has hydrogen bonding which is stronger than the dipole-dipole IMF of acetone. Thus, acetone has weaker IMFs.
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