2006-11-13 11:36:09 · 3 answers · asked by superstar 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Because of the amount of energy it takes to break the bonds of the molecules in the liquid. If one liquid has a substance that has strong bonds, it will have a higher bowling point than a substance with weak bonds. (bond strength has to do with if it's a covalent or ionic bond, if its a single or double bond, and the number of bonds.)
2006-11-13 11:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by scurvybc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When a substance comes to a boil, bonds of a compound DO NOT break. (You can only break apart a bond when in its gaseous state with an imense amount of energy) When a substance is heated the molecules absorb energy and start moving faster and faster. Once the molecules are moving fast enough to enter its gaseous state, this is when it is boiling. Some compounds require more energy, or heat, to boil than others.
2006-11-13 19:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by Justin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
structure and bond type. covalent bonds are harder to break than, say, hydrogen bonds.
2006-11-13 19:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋