Asked by i love chem
Which of the following properties increase with increasing atomic number for fluorine and chlorine?
I. melting point of the elements (yes)
II. boiling point of the hydrogen halides
A) I only
B) II only
C) Both I and II
D) neither I nor II
I think it's A - is that right?
I. melting point of the elements (yes)
II. boiling point of the hydrogen halides
A) I only
B) II only
C) Both I and II
D) neither I nor II
I think it's A - is that right?
Answers
Answered by
drwls
Yes, HF has a higher boilng point than HCl. It has something to do with a larger dipole moment and intramolecular binding.
http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=179100
http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=179100
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