Explaining Boiling Point Flashcards
1
Q
What do all molecules between them?
A
All molecules have forces between them that hold the molecules together in a solid or liquid.
2
Q
What are these forces called?
A
Intermolecular Forces
3
Q
What does the longer the hydrocarbon molecules mean?
A
The stronger these fores are
4
Q
What is done because stronger intermolecular forces need more energy to overcome them?
A
A higher temperature is needed to boil the longer hydrocarbon fractions
