Chemistry 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 11 - Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids - Questions & Problems - Page 512: 11.69

Answer

The strength of intermolecular forces in a liquid is directly proportional to the liquid's boiling point and critical temperature. As the strength of the intermolecular forces in a liquid increase, the liquid's boiling point and critical temperature increase. Water has stronger intermolecular forces (due to hydrogen bonding) than that of most other substances. Therefore, the critical temperature of water is greater than that of most other substances.

Work Step by Step

The strength of intermolecular forces in a liquid is directly proportional to the liquid's boiling point and critical temperature. As the strength of the intermolecular forces in a liquid increase, the liquid's boiling point and critical temperature increase. Water has stronger intermolecular forces (due to hydrogen bonding) than that of most other substances. Therefore, the critical temperature of water is greater than that of most other substances.
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