Question

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molecules that are more polar tend to have which of the following characteristics?
□ a higher specific heat
□ a lower specific heat
□ a lower heat of vaporization
□ a higher heat of vaporization

Explanation:

Polar molecules have stronger intermolecular forces (like dipole-dipole interactions or hydrogen bonding). More energy is required to raise their temperature (higher specific heat) and to break these forces to vaporize the substance (higher heat of vaporization).

Answer:

A. A higher specific heat
D. A higher heat of vaporization