Between H2O and H2S, which one will have the higher boiling point?  Explain your choice.  HINT:  Think about the intermolecular forces exhibited by the two substances.  Electronegativity values for H, O, and S are 2.1, 3.5, and 2.5.

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Between H2O and H2S, which one will have the higher boiling point?  Explain your choice.  HINT:  Think about the intermolecular forces exhibited by the two substances.  Electronegativity values for H, O, and S are 2.1, 3.5, and 2.5.

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