Hydrogen compounds and states of matter

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The chemical properties of hydrogen compounds vary significantly with their state of matter—solid, liquid, or gas. Key factors influencing these differences include the dissociation of H+ and OH- ions in solution, the energy needed to break covalent bonds in solids, and the cohesion of liquid solvents in aqueous solutions. The discussion suggests that phase behavior relates to the compound's colligative properties. The consensus leans towards option D, indicating that hydrogen bonding is not a primary factor in this context. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for studying hydrogen compounds across different states of matter.
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Chemical properties of hydrogen compounds can have vast differences depending on the state of matter that the substance is in - solid, liquid or gas. The difference in chemical properties is related to

the dissociation of H+ from the hydrogen compound into solution.

the dissociation of OH- from the hydrogen compound into solution.

the energy threshold required to break the covalent bonds in the solid.

the slight cohesion of the liquid solvent forming the aqueous solution.

I think the answer is D - it has nothing to do with hydrogen bonding...but I am not sure at all.
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"Phase behavior" is a function of the compound's "colligative properties;" so, yes, "D."
 
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