Which statement about van der Waals forces is true?

Physics

2 answers:

Helen [10]2 years ago

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The answer is,

A. When the forces are weaker, a substance will have higher volatility.

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kobusy [5.1K]2 years ago

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The answer is A. When the forces are weaker, they will not be able to hold the particles of the substances together; therefore, the substance will be observed as being volatile.

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