Shape of Molecule/Strength of Interactions

[EthanPham_1G]

Why do rod shaped molecules attract each other stronger than spherical molecules?

[Haley Fredricks 1B]

Rod shaped molecules have a greater surface area and can get closer to each other than spherical molecules, which means that their attraction can be greater.

[Maddie]

Thank you, that makes more sense.

[Naneeta Desar 1K]

Rod shaped molecules have more surface area when they are condensed with one another therefore increasing the area of intermolecular forces having a higher boiling point, spherical molecules have lower boiling points since they don't have an increase in forces.

[TimVintsDis4L]

It's all based on the surface area and how much surface the atoms can cling on to.