Practice: Which of the following will have the lowest boiling point?
Intermolecular forces influence physical properties. We will look at direct and indirect relationships.
Concept #1: Direct Relationships
Example #1: Which of the following compounds would have the highest melting point?
Concept #2: Indirect Relationships
Example #2: Choose the substance with the highest vapor pressure.
Practice: Which of the following will have the lowest boiling point?
Practice: Which molecules would most likely cause a liquid to have the lowest viscosity?
Practice: Which of the following should have the highest surface tension at a given temperature?