Molecular Structure and Boiling Point (12.2.4) Flashcards
1
Q
What does a substance boil?
A
• A substance boils when the vapor pressure exceeds atmospheric pressure.
2
Q
What does knowing the intermolecular forces help us predict?
A
• Knowing the intermolecular forces helps predict the boiling point.
3
Q
What is the Clausius-Clapeyron equation?
A
• The Clausius-Clapeyron equation relates vapor pressure to the temperature of a substance.