Which statement explains why H2O has a higher boiling point than N2?
Abhiramiuday15:
h2o molecules held together by strong hydrogen bonds.
N2 molecules held together by weak vander waals forces.
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it is because h2o can form hydrogen bonds. while N2 cannot. Thus H2O has a stronger intermolecular force than N2. that's why H2O has a higher boiling point.
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H20 has a higher boiling point than N2 because H2O or water can form hydrogen bonds whereas N2 cannot.
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The next reason why h20 has a higher boiling point is due to its intermolecular force between them.
- Intermolecular force is the force between the molecules these are defined as the type of force that keeps the atoms held together.
- So more the intermolecular force the more is the boiling point as higher energy is required to break the molecules.
- This resists the water molecules to break and move into their gaseous state and stay at liquid for even if a large amount of heat is supplied to it.
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