Question 12 (1 point)
The table below shows the boiling points for water and decane.
Which statement below is TRUE of the 2 substances?
a
Decane has a lower boiling point than water, and it likely has weaker intermolecular forces between its molecules than water.
b
Decane has a higher boiling point than water, and it likely has stronger intermolecular forces between its molecules than water.
c
Decane has a higher boiling point than water, and it likely has weaker intermolecular forces between its molecules than water.
d
Decane has a lower boiling point than water, and it likely has stronger intermolecular forces between its molecules than water.
1 answer
The answer is a) Decane has a lower boiling point than water, and it likely has weaker intermolecular forces between its molecules than water.