boiling point of methane(CH4) : -164 degree celcius, relative molecular mass: 16
boiling point of neon(Ne) : -246 degree celcius. relative molecular mass: 20
2006-08-26 15:09:59 · 4 answers · asked by NCH 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
In general, molecules with lower molecular masses will have higher boiling points. This is not true of all chemicals, but I am guessing that given the facts in your question, it is the answer that your teacher is expecting.
Molecular Mass comparison
16 (methane) < 20 (neon)
Thus,
Methane has a higher boiling point because it has a lower molecular mass. Remember that since the numbers are negative...-164 is a higher boiling point than -246.
I hope this information helped.
2006-08-27 04:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
72 degrees? :)
2006-08-26 15:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jimee77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phawking cold and phawking colder
2006-08-26 15:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by B Rob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at what pressure?
2006-08-26 15:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by kvuo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋