Question

Based upon the intermolecular forces present, rank the following substances according to the expected boiling point for the substance.
Rank from highest to lowest boiling point. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them.
HCl, NaCl, N2, H2O

Answer 1

Answer: NaCl>HCl&H2O> N2

Explanation:

NaCl, as an ionic substance has a very high boiling point as expected. However, the boiling points of HCl and H2O depend on the relative concentration of the HCl and water, at 20% HCl, it boils at almost the same temperature as water due to extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding. N2 comprises only of Vanderwaals forces hence it has the least boiling point.