Consider the following situations: (1) a magnesium atom and two chlorine atoms join together to form a molecule of magnesium chloride; (2) water molecules interact with each other in a beaker; and (3) two carbon atom and six hydrogen atoms join together to form ethane. Rank the strength of the bonding interactions taking place in each situation, from the weakest bonds to the strongest bonds.
A. 1 < 2 < 3
B. 3 < 2 < 1
C. 2 < 3 < 1
D. 2 < 1 < 3
Answer:D
Consider the following situations: (1) a magnesium atom and two chlorine atoms join together to form a molecule of magnesium chloride; (2) water molecules interact with each other in a beaker; and (3) two carbon atom and six hydrogen atoms join together to form ethane. Rank the strength of the bonding interactions taking place in each situation, from the weakest bonds to the strongest bonds.
A. 1 < 2 < 3 B. 3 < 2 < 1 C. 2 < 3 < 1 D. 2 < 1 < 3