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Why is it that solids have very high boiling points and melting points?
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∙ 11y ago
Well,its because the particles that constitute solids are closer together hence the forces of attraction are greater rising the boiling point and melting points are raised as the heat try to break the bonds
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agothe atoms within the solids are covalently bonded to four additional atoms.
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Why do electrovalent compounds have high melting and boiling points?
Electrovalent compounds have high melting and boiling points as they are held by very strong electrostatic force of attraction making the compound stable and therefore they require a lot of energy to break.
How is high melting and boiling points related to the structure of the compounds?
The structure of a compound will dictate what intermolecular forces hold the molecules together. The stronger these forces, the higher will be the boiling point.
Compounds with high melting points have?
Because they have interlocking electrons as the different elements' electrons have been 'tangled'
Do non-metals have a high boiling point?
Not really, most have low boiling points, except for carbon, for example, which has one of the highest boiling points of any substance at 4827 ºC and Silicon boils at 2355 ºC. Iodine boils at a higher temperature than mercury.
What similar properties do lead and gold have?
They are metals, have a high density and melting/boiling points and are in the sixth period of the periodic table.
Do simple molecular substances have high or low melting and boiling points?
Yes, molecular solids have relatively low melting points.
How would you describe the melting points of the ionic solids?
Ionic solids are characterized by high melting points.
The boiling points of ionic solids tend to be?
The boiling points of ionic solids tend to be very high.
What have high melting and boiling points?
metals
What are three properties of ionic compounds within a crystal lattice?
1.Brittleness 2.High Melting Points 3.High Boiling Points
Do ionic solids have low melting points?
No, ionic solids have very high melting points. Ionic solids are one of the strongest bonds formed among elements.
Three physical properties of ionic solids that are linked to ionic bonds?
Crystalline structure at room temperature High melting and boiling points Exist as solids due to strong intermolecular force of attraction
Why do electrovalent compounds have high melting and boiling points?
Electrovalent compounds have high melting and boiling points as they are held by very strong electrostatic force of attraction making the compound stable and therefore they require a lot of energy to break.
How are melting and boiling points affected as altitude is increased?
Boiling point decrease at high altitude.
How is high melting and boiling points related to the structure of the compounds?
The structure of a compound will dictate what intermolecular forces hold the molecules together. The stronger these forces, the higher will be the boiling point.
What are two properties of ionic compounds.?
1)brittleness 2)high melting points 3)high boiling points
Do solids have a high or low melting point?
That depends on the solid: ice has a very low melting point, lard and butter have low melting points, chocolate has a relatively low melting point, wax has an intermediate melting point, lead has a high melting point, iron has a very high melting point, tungsten has an extremely high melting point.
