Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN: 9780134060491

Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 15, Problem 10RAT

Iodine, I₂, has a higher melting point than fluorine, F₂, because its

(a) atoms are larger.
(b) molecules are heavier.
(c) nonpolarity is greater.
(d) atoms have greater electronegativity.

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