When Comparing the Boiling Points of the Halogens with Those

question 18

Multiple Choice

When comparing the boiling points of the halogens with those of the noble gases which of the following is true?

• A) The boiling points decrease as the elements get heavier, and the boiling point of the halogen is higher than that of the noble gas adjacent to it.
• B) The boiling points decrease as the elements get heavier, and the boiling point of the halogen is lower than that of the noble gas adjacent to it.
• C) The boiling points increase as the elements get heavier, and the boiling point of the halogen is higher than that of the noble gas adjacent to it.
• D) The boiling points increase as the elements get heavier, and the boiling point of the halogen is lower than that of the noble gas adjacent to it.

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