level: Physical properties and trends
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Physical properties and trends
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Explain the trends in melting and boiling point for members of a homologous series. | In a homologous series, the melting and boiling points generally increase with increasing molecular size and molecular weight, attributed to stronger intermolecular forces. |
| Explain the volatility and solubility in water of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and halides. | Alcohols generally have low volatility, moderate to high solubility in water, while aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and halides exhibit varying volatility and solubility depending on their molecular size and functional groups. |