What is the primary reason for the high boiling point of water compared to other

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What is the primary reason for the high boiling point of water compared to other similar-sized molecules?
  1. Hydrogen bonding
  2. Van der Waals forces
  3. Ionic bonding
  4. Covalent bonding

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary reason for the high boiling point of water compared to other similar-sized molecules?
  • Step 1: Understand that boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.
  • Step 2: Know that water is made up of molecules that have a special structure (H2O).
  • Step 3: Learn that water molecules can form hydrogen bonds with each other.
  • Step 4: Recognize that hydrogen bonds are strong attractions between water molecules.
  • Step 5: Realize that these strong hydrogen bonds require more energy (heat) to break.
  • Step 6: Conclude that because it takes more energy to break the bonds, water has a higher boiling point compared to other similar-sized molecules.
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