13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces
Heating and Cooling Curves
9PRACTICE PROBLEM
Consider the following boiling points of several hydrocarbons: pentane (C5H12), 36.1°C; hexane (C6H14), 68.7°C; heptane (C7H16), 98.4°C; octane (C8H18), 125.6°C; nonane (C9H20), 151°C. Using this information, briefly explain the observed trend in the boiling points and predict the boiling point of decane (C10H22).
Consider the following boiling points of several hydrocarbons: pentane (C5H12), 36.1°C; hexane (C6H14), 68.7°C; heptane (C7H16), 98.4°C; octane (C8H18), 125.6°C; nonane (C9H20), 151°C. Using this information, briefly explain the observed trend in the boiling points and predict the boiling point of decane (C10H22).