General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 11 - States of Matter; Liquids and Solids - Questions and Problems - Page 484: 11.121

Answer

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We know that a. $CO_2$ has discrete nopolar molecules which are held together int he solid by weak dispersion forces.$SiO_2$ is a covalent network solid. b. $HF$ has a strong hydrogen bonding while $HCl$ has weak hydrogen bonding comparatively that's why it boils at low temperature. c. $SiF_4$ is a large molecule that's why it has stronger dispersion forces and a higher boiling pint as compared to $CF_4$.
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