Properties of Water Quick Check:

Which substance has the highest boiling point?
1. water
2. ammonia
3. nitrogen
4. hydrogen sulfide

1 answer

The substance with the highest boiling point among the options given is:

  1. water

Water (H₂O) has a boiling point of 100°C (212°F) at standard atmospheric pressure, which is higher than the boiling points of ammonia (NH₃), nitrogen (N₂), and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).

  • Ammonia: -33.34°C
  • Nitrogen: -195.79°C
  • Hydrogen sulfide: -60.2°C

Therefore, the correct answer is 1. water.