Which do you predict has the higher boiling point and why? 1. Cl₂ II. Ar Because (Select all that apply) III. When this substance boils, covalent bonds are overcome. IV. When this substance boils, LDFs are overcome. V. Covalent bonds are stronger than LDFs. VI. The strength of the LDFs depends on the size of the electron cloud. OI, IV, VI O I, III, V O II, IV, VI O II, III, V I, III, IV, V

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### Predicting Boiling Points

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Which do you predict has the higher boiling point and why?

- I. Cl₂
- II. Ar

**Because (Select all that apply):**
  
III. When this substance boils, covalent bonds are overcome.  
IV. When this substance boils, London dispersion forces (LDFs) are overcome.  
V. Covalent bonds are stronger than LDFs.  
VI. The strength of the LDFs depends on the size of the electron cloud.

#### Options for Selection:
- ( ) I, IV, VI
- ( ) I, III, V
- ( ) II, IV, VI
- ( ) II, III, V
- ( ) I, III, IV, V

This question is aimed at understanding the factors influencing the boiling points of different chemical substances. Your task is to select all the correct reasons for whether Cl₂ or Ar has a higher boiling point.

#### Explanation of Choices:
- **III:** Covalent bonds being overcome implies a stronger bond needing more energy to break, which is true for Cl₂.
- **IV:** LDFs are the intermolecular forces present in both Cl₂ and Ar, but their strength varies.
- **V:** Covalent bonds are indeed stronger than LDFs.
- **VI:** LDF strength increases with a larger electron cloud, which would affect boiling points.

Evaluate these statements and select the most accurate combination supporting your prediction.
Transcribed Image Text:### Predicting Boiling Points #### Question: Which do you predict has the higher boiling point and why? - I. Cl₂ - II. Ar **Because (Select all that apply):** III. When this substance boils, covalent bonds are overcome. IV. When this substance boils, London dispersion forces (LDFs) are overcome. V. Covalent bonds are stronger than LDFs. VI. The strength of the LDFs depends on the size of the electron cloud. #### Options for Selection: - ( ) I, IV, VI - ( ) I, III, V - ( ) II, IV, VI - ( ) II, III, V - ( ) I, III, IV, V This question is aimed at understanding the factors influencing the boiling points of different chemical substances. Your task is to select all the correct reasons for whether Cl₂ or Ar has a higher boiling point. #### Explanation of Choices: - **III:** Covalent bonds being overcome implies a stronger bond needing more energy to break, which is true for Cl₂. - **IV:** LDFs are the intermolecular forces present in both Cl₂ and Ar, but their strength varies. - **V:** Covalent bonds are indeed stronger than LDFs. - **VI:** LDF strength increases with a larger electron cloud, which would affect boiling points. Evaluate these statements and select the most accurate combination supporting your prediction.
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