Polarizability and States
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Polarizability and States
What is the relationship between polarizability and the states of atoms/molecules?
Re: Polarizability and States
I dont think there is a relationship, I think larger atoms are generally more polarizable.
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Re: Polarizability and States
I think gaseous atoms are the most polarizable, simply based on the fact that atoms and their electrons are most mobile in the gas state.
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Re: Polarizability and States
The greater the molecular mass, the greater the electron cloud distortion and polarizability. London dispersion forces tend to be stronger between molecules that are easily polarized. Thus, with a higher intermolecular force, the melting point/boiling point will also tend to be higher because more energy is needed to phase change, so it'll be more likely that the element will be in a solid or liquid state than say a gaseous state with a higher MP/BP.
An example would be Bromine, which is a liquid, while Iodine (a row below Bromine) is a solid due to its greater molecular mass, greater atomic radii, greater polarizability, and also higher MP.
An example would be Bromine, which is a liquid, while Iodine (a row below Bromine) is a solid due to its greater molecular mass, greater atomic radii, greater polarizability, and also higher MP.
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