Question

Why is argon and chlorine both gases at room temperature?

Answer 1

i dont get ur qn plz rephrase it again..

Answer 2

Explain why both chlorine and argon are both gases at room temperature.

Answer 3

i guess both are non polar as well as they remain inactive in room temp .

Answer 4

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Heavier molecules have larger electron clouds that are more easily polarized so have stronger attractive forces favouring liquid and solid states at room temperature.

Answer 5

i found it in a link :)

Answer 6

It's from Yahoo, right? (: I got it. I think it's cos both have boiling points below RTP. Thx, Heena!

Answer 7

yup from yahoo but i m nt sure the ans is right or not as yahoo ans are not always right.. (:

Answer 8

Hahaha, true (: Thanks!

Answer 9

:)

Answer 10

i guess Cl and Ar are non metal element, so they only have very weak van der waals force of attraction between other molecule so they exist as gaseous state in room temp(for most non metal element).

Answer 11

As we go down a group of the periodic table, the size of the atoms increases. As a result, van der waal's force increases(it depends on surface area). So, heavier atoms tend to be solid or liquid.
Consider the hydrocarbons. Methane, ethane, propane, butane and pentane are gases at room temperature, while others are liquids. That's why octane is widely used as an automobile fuel.

Answer 12

Because they both have weak IMF, therefore at room temperature, their IMF is broken and they exist as gases in room temperature.