Chemistry

Question

Which molecule has the higher boiling

point?

HF vS. HI

02 VS. CHiCI

H2O vs. NaCI

He vs. Ar

Answer

HI has a higher boiling point than HF. CHCl3 has a higher boiling point than O2. H2O has a higher boiling point than NaCl. Ar has a lower boiling point than He.

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The boiling point of a molecule depends on the strength of the intermolecular forces between its molecules. In the case of HF and HI, HI...