- #1
Physics345
- 250
- 23
Homework Statement
Consider the following boiling point data for these halogen molecules.
F2 18 electrons BP -188
Cl2 34 electrons BP -34
Br2 70 electrons BP 59
I2 106 electrons BP 184a) Explain the trend in the boiling points of the halogens by describing the intermolecular forces present.
b) Plot a graph of boiling point against the number of electrons. What force is directly related to the number of electrons?
c) Use your graph to predict the boiling point of astatine
Homework Equations
none
The Attempt at a Solution
Hope to hear back from you guys soon thanks!