Larger Molecules
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Thomas Van Fleet 1K
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Larger Molecules
Why are larger molecules more likely to be in a solid/liquid state vs. a gas state?
Re: Larger Molecules
Hi, larger molecules have greater intermolecular forces which holds the atoms of the molecule tighter together. This means they are less likely to have gas states.
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Charis Chiu 2F
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Re: Larger Molecules
Larger molecules have higher boiling/ melting points due to their increased London Dispersion Forces. Remember that London Dispersion Forces are related to the mass of the molecule as well as the structure of the molecule.
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