Asked by Cortney
I just want to make sure that D is the correct answer.
Each halogen is a diatomic element. However, under normal conditions chlorine is a gas, bromine is a liquid, and iodine is a solid. What is the best explanation for this difference?
A. The strength of the covalent bond between atoms increases from chlorine to bromine to iodine.
B. The strength of the intramolecular forces increases from chlorine to bromine to iodine.
C. The strength of the dipole-induced dipole attractions between atoms increases from chlorine to bromine to iodine.
D. The strength of the London dispersion forces between molecules increases from chlorine to bromine to iodine.
Each halogen is a diatomic element. However, under normal conditions chlorine is a gas, bromine is a liquid, and iodine is a solid. What is the best explanation for this difference?
A. The strength of the covalent bond between atoms increases from chlorine to bromine to iodine.
B. The strength of the intramolecular forces increases from chlorine to bromine to iodine.
C. The strength of the dipole-induced dipole attractions between atoms increases from chlorine to bromine to iodine.
D. The strength of the London dispersion forces between molecules increases from chlorine to bromine to iodine.