(a) Draw a dot diagram for NH 3 and one for PH 3 . (b) Is either...

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(a) Draw a dot diagram for NH3 and one for PH3.

(b) Is either molecule polar? (The electronegativities of N, P, and H are 3.0, 2.1, and 2.1, respectively.)

(c) In which substance are the London forces stronger? Explain.

(d) Basing your answer solely on the London forces in the two substances, which substance would you expect to have the higher boiling point? Explain.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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