Chemistry (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 11 - Questions and Problems - Page 522: 11.7

Answer

Br2 vs ICl melting point.

Work Step by Step

ICl has a higher melting point because there is a difference in electronegativity and so a permanent dipole is created. This means there are more intermolecular forces in ICl than Br2 and so it has a higher melting point.
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