Question

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between a substance's boiling point, molecular structure, and electrostatic force strength? (1 point)

The molecular structure doesn't affect the boiling point but does weaken the electrostatic forces between molecules.

The boiling point of a substance affects the molecular structure and that can affect the strength of the electrostatic forces between molecules.

Weaker electrostatic forces cause weaker molecular structure and lower boiling points.

The strength of electrostatic forces can be affected by the molecular structure, in turn affecting the boiling point.

Answer 1

Answer: The fourth statement.

Explanation: A molecule's structure (polarity, ability to hydrogen-bond, size/shape for dispersion forces) determines the strength of intermolecular electrostatic forces; those forces in turn set how much energy (boiling point) is required to separate molecules.