Question

Ionic compounds molecules have almost strong forces of attraction between neighboring molecules. Which conclusion could be drawn about materials made up of non-polar molecules?

A) These materials would have low densities as solids.
B) These materials would have very high boiling points.
C) These materials will likely be gases at room temperature.
D) These materials will likely be liquids at room temperature.

Answer 1

B. These materials would have very high boiling points

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) These materials would have high boiling points.

In forming an ionic bond, two ions with opposite charges have to come together due to the attraction of opposite charges. Ionic compounds have have very strong electrostatic forces of attraction between it's ions. Having strong forces of attraction between compounds means that a lot of energy has to be put in to overcome these attractive forces and break the individual ions apart. This is the reason why ionic compounds have higher boiling points.

In light of this information, we can conclude that B is the correct answer.