Chemistry, asked by megantremain, 4 months ago

Why is chlorine a gas at room temperature but sodium is a solid

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Answered by maitri1006
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Explain why chlorine (Cl2) is a gas at room temperature, but sodium chloride (NaCl) is a solid at room temperature. ... There are weak attractions between molecules of Cl2 meaning little energy is needed to break these forces of attraction and therefore Cl2 has a low boiling point.

Answered by Anonymous
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There are weak attractions between molecules of Cl2 meaning little energy is needed to break these forces of attraction and therefore Cl2 has a low boiling point.

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