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 509: 11.5

Answer

We need to consider boiling point and melting points in comparing the strength of intermolecular forces in solids and in liquids. After all, the stronger the molecules are held together, the harder it will be to separate them enough to bring the substance to the liquid state.

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We need to consider boiling point and melting points in comparing the strength of intermolecular forces in solids and in liquids. After all, the stronger the molecules are held together, the harder it will be to separate them enough to bring the substance to the liquid state.
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