In each pair below, determine the strongest intermolecular force in each of the two compounds as a solid or liquid. Then determine which of the two compounds would have the higher boiling point or melting point.  Explain why you made your choice (using IMFs).    CH3Cl or  CH3CH3                                    HCl or   NaCl                                  C4H10 or C10H22                     KCl or CaS           NH3 or PH3     v

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  1. In each pair below, determine the strongest intermolecular force in each of the two compounds as a solid or liquid. Then determine which of the two compounds would have the higher boiling point or melting point.  Explain why you made your choice (using IMFs). 

 

  1. CH3Cl or  CH3CH3                           

 

 

 

 

  1. HCl or   NaCl                       

 

 

 

 

 

  1. C4H10 or C10H22

 

           

 

 

 

  1. KCl or CaS

 

 

 

 

 

  1. NH3 or PH3

 

 

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