Question

Which element has the strongest intermolecular forces at room temperature? A) I (s) B) F (g) C) Br (l) D) Cl (l)

Answer 1

answer: a. I

explanation: iodine is a solid meaning the particles are closer together and holds a more fixed position, making it harder to break apart unlike a liquid or gas where the particles are more spread apart

Answer 2

A) I or Iodine

Iodine is solid which will be in a more fixed position and held closer together making it harder to break apart. It has more electrons and therefore more van der waals forces acting on it, which require more energy to break apart.