Why Is Water (H₂O)a Liquid at Room Temperature Whereas Methane

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why is water (H₂O) a liquid at room temperature whereas methane (CH₄) is a gas?

• A) Water forms hydrogen bonds, and methane only forms dispersion forces.
• B) Water forms dispersion forces, and methane forms hydrogen bonds.
• C) Water has a higher molecular weight than methane.
• D) Methane has a higher molecular weight than water.
• E) Methane has more atoms than water.

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