Which One of the Following Decreases as the Strength of the Attractive

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following decreases as the strength of the attractive intermolecular forces increases?

• A)The normal boiling temperature.
• B)The vapor pressure of a liquid.
• C)The extent of deviations from the ideal gas law.
• D)The heat of vaporization.
• E)The sublimation temperature of a solid.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, leading to a decrease in per unit cost with an increase in production.

Least Cost

The process of minimizing expenses involved in producing a good or service while maintaining its quality and efficiency.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest amount of production a company can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale with regards to minimizing its costs.

Long-Run ATC

The average total cost of production when all inputs, including capital, are variable and the scale of production can change.