2007-04-19 18:43:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
the stronger intermolecular forces, the higher its boiling point.
2007-04-20 05:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Buckyball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question! The stronger the intermolecular forces, in general the higher the boiling point. This is because it takes more energy to disrupt these forces. This is why alcohol (well, let's say isopropanol to be specific) boils at a lower temperature than water--isopropanol doesn't have the same degree of hydrogen bonding (interactions between the hydrogens on one water molecule and the oxygen on another molecule) as water.
2007-04-20 01:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mark S, JPAA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Higher intermolecular forces increase the boiling point of the liquid. As the forces get larger, it is harder for the molecule to get into the gas form. Therefore, the boiling point is higher.
2007-04-20 01:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by mwebbshs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attractive forces increase the boiling point.
2007-04-20 02:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋