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Larger atoms yield to a stronger intermolecular van der Waals force, which must be overcome in order to convert something from a liquid to a gas. A stronger force will require more energy to overcome, which means a higher temperature.

2007-02-01 14:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 1 0

As the molecular weight increases, the boing point increases. It is harder to get the molecules to fly free in the gaseous state as they get larger.

2007-02-01 22:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0 0

because of their density

2007-02-01 22:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by confuscious 4 · 0 0

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