Chapter 15, Problem 15.60P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{S}$ to exist as gas and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ to exist as liquid at $-10°\text{C}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Hydrogen bonds are formed in molecules that consist of hydrogen attached to either oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine. It is a special form of dipole-dipole interaction found in polar covalent compounds. Due to the difference in electronegativity, they behave as dipoles. It is of two types: intermolecular and intra-molecular hydrogen bonding.