Question

Is CO2 and N2 stable or unstable?

Answer 1

CO and N₂ have different stability levels due to their molecular properties.

Step-by-step explanation:

CO and N₂ are both diatomic molecules with masses of about 28 amu, so they experience similar London dispersion forces. Because CO is a polar molecule, it experiences dipole-dipole attractions. Because N₂ is nonpolar, its molecules cannot exhibit dipole-dipole attractions. The dipole-dipole attractions between CO molecules are comparably stronger than the dispersion forces between nonpolar N₂ molecules, so CO is expected to have the higher boiling point.