Why does Br2 has a higher boiling point than Cl gas?

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Explain why Bromine, Br2, a liquid at room temperature has a higher boiling point than chlorine gas?

2007-03-05 23:12:22 · 3 answers · asked by juliawilde 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Stronger intermolecular van der Waals forces in bromine due to the increased mass.

2007-03-06 01:27:57 · answer #1 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because it has a greater density

2007-03-06 07:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is more compact than chlorine, means density is more

2007-03-06 07:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by hitler.acharya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋