Question

What type of bonding, molecular geometry (shape), and intermolecular forces for HF and HBr. Which substance would experience a stronger attraction between its molecules, and why?

Answer 1

H forms covalent bonds with non metals and ionic bonds with metals.
a molecule made of two atoms is always of linear shape.
same molecules experience vanderwaal forces(covalent compounds) which increase with size

Answer 2

Um what about the bonds between HF and HBr?

Answer 3

between these two different molecules???????

Answer 4

yes please, i thought thats what the questionn asks?

Answer 5

i guess here its asked about the forces between the molecules of HF (only HF) and forces between the molecules of HBr (only HBr) individually

Answer 6

I thinks its asking the type of bonding and to explain

Answer 7

Hello and welcome to OpenStudy. I believe @Rohitkhanna got it right. It is asking for the type of bonding and shape of HF and HBr. Then is asks which of the two will bond to its own molecules stronger and to explain why.

Answer 8

Oh i see, im homeschooled and i just need help to figure this out

Answer 9

It's fine. Do you have it now?

Answer 10

well i dont have the answer

Answer 11

i need help to get to the answer

Answer 12

Are H, Br, and F metals or nonmetals?

Answer 13

ummmmm just a sec sorry

Answer 14

Br and F are non metals and Br Is larger in size than F.
u shud study the properties of elements and their compounds so that u dont hae such problem in future

Answer 15

i dont think that answers the question tho

Answer 16

Br and F are non metals,so H forms covalent bonds with them

Answer 17

Yea but thats only part of the question