Question

which statement compares the attractive forces that hold particles together?
a. ionic and polar covalent bonds are weakly attractive; hydrogen bonding and van der waals forces are strongly attractive.
b. ionic and hydrogen bonds are weakly attractive; polar covalent bonds and van der waals forces are strongly attractive.
c. hydrogen bonding and van der waals forces are weakly attractive; ionic and polar covalent bonds are strongly attractive.
d. polar covalent bonds and van der waals forces are weakly attractive; ionic and hydrogen bonds are strongly attractive.

Explanation:

Ionic and polar - covalent bonds are intramolecular forces formed by the transfer or sharing of electrons, making them strong. Hydrogen bonding and Van der Waals forces are intermolecular forces, which are weaker in comparison.

Answer:

C. Hydrogen bonding and Van der Waals forces are weakly attractive; ionic and polar covalent bonds are strongly attractive.