Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions
Experiment #9 from Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Study temperature changes caused by the evaporation of several liquids.
- Relate the temperature changes to the strength of intermolecular forces of attraction.
Accelerant Evaporation
Experiment #1 from Forensic Chemistry Experiments
- Identify the likely accelerant used in an arson.
- Justify your solution, based on evaporation rate.
- Understand that evaporation rate is a characteristic property of a liquid related to intermolecular forces
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Organizing concepts
- Structure 2. Models of bonding and structure
- Subtopics
- Structure 2.2—The covalent model
- Level
- Standard level and higher level
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