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Because the molecules are easily parted from each other.
Its because there inter molecular forces are weak so they don't really need much energy to break the forces which means not much energy is needed to boil the oxygen
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe simplest answer is that oxygen is a non-polar compound, and compounds of this class are usually poorly soluble in water.
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∙ 12y agowell, think about it...
why does water freeze at a low temperature?
each element has 3 forms,
solid (frozen), liquid, and gas
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∙ 10y agoThis is due to the fact that both Oxygen and Nitrogen have weak intermolecular forces, which can be broken easily with little force, hence why it has a low boiling point.
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∙ 13y agoCos its a gas
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Why does ammonia have a low melting and boiling point?
Ammonia is a compound of Hydrogen and Nitrogen(NH3). It is normally found as a stinky, lighter than air, gas.Therefore at 'room temperature' it melting point is approximately -77C, and its boiling point -33C. Its low density and atomic weight set its phase change points.
What has a low boiling point?
Simple hydrocarbons, like methane and ethane. As the carbon chain gets longer, the boiling point goes up. -------------- Some elements, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrogen and neon have extremely low boiling points. Please see the link.
Perfume liquids have a low or high boiling point?
They Have a low boiling point
Which type of compound would have the lowest melting point?
Compounds bonded by covalent bonds do not necessarily have low melting points. Some have whereas some don't have.Some polymers and hydrocarbons have very high melting points. But it can be said that they don't have melting points as high as ionic compounds. It is so because ionic bonds are stronger than the covalent bonds.
What properties do most covalent compounds have in common?
Most molecular compounds do not conduct electricity and have low melting points.
What are the Examples of low boiling point liquids?
Liquid Nitrogen, liquid oxygen etc are low boiling point liquids
Do nitrogen and oxygen have very high melting points?
No, they have very low melting.
Do nonmetals have higher boiling points or lower boiling points?
Non-metals have lower boiling points than metals. A link can be found below.
Molecular compounds have relatively high boiling points?
false they tend to have low boiling points
List properties common to many organic compounds?
Low Melting Points Low Boiling Points Strong Odors Do Not Conduct Electricity Low Melting Points Low Boiling Points Strong Odors Do Not Conduct Electricity
Why does oxygen have a low boiling point?
because it does not have a high boiling point.
Do have nonmetals have high melting points?
Yes non metals do have high melting and boiling points. This is because they have strong intemolecular forces that are hard to overcome.A2. Their melting points vary. Obviously gases such as nitrogen and oxygen have low melting points, but Silicon (1414oC) and Diamond ( around 1700oC) are rather high. Phosphorous and Sulfur on the other hand are rather low.
Does covalent structures have high or low boiling points?
It depends on the type of structure; simple covalent structures (like water) generally have low boiling points, while giant covalent structures (like diamond) have high boiling points.
Do simple molecular substances have high or low melting and boiling points?
Yes, molecular solids have relatively low melting points.
How is distillation used to separate a mixture of liquids of different boiling points?
The process of separation is called distillation.
Why do molecular compounds have low melting points and low boiling points relative ionic substances?
The bonds in the molecule are weaker.
Do gases have low melting points?
melting -210.0oC freezing -210.0oC boiling -195.8oC This is because Nitrogen is a highly volatile substance.
