Practice question
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Why is Hâ‚‚O a liquid at room temperature while Hâ‚‚S is a gas?
Explanation
Hâ‚‚O can form hydrogen bonds, but Hâ‚‚S cannot is the scientifically accurate answer to this question. Within the study of Chemical Bonding, this concept is well-established through extensive research and is documented in standard scientific literature. The specific properties, mechanisms, or characteristics of Hâ‚‚O can form hydrogen bonds, but Hâ‚‚S cannot directly address what is being asked. Among the other options, Hâ‚‚O has larger molecular size, Hâ‚‚S is non-polar, and Hâ‚‚S has stronger Van der Waals interactions do not correctly answer this question because they either refer to different concepts, describe properties of other molecules or processes, or represent common misconceptions about this topic.
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