Question

Which factor is generally responsible for high melting points?
high intermolecular forces of attraction

low intermolecular forces of attraction

van der Waals forces

London dispersion forces

Answer 1

This sounds like Chemistry, which I have taken but do not recall this. Upon some research:

https://sciencing.com/factors-affect-melting-point-8690403.html

Does any of this ring a bell? Until we get a chem expert in here, lol

Answer 2

I have to go though, so hopefully @Bearclaws72 can assist you.

This section seems promising though:

"https://sciencing.com/factors-affect-melting-point-8690403.html"

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Answer 3

@Vocaloid I need ya

Answer 4

Well I know that stronger intermolecular forces affect melting points, i think higher intermolecular forces means higher melting point

Answer 5

So first off, we can eliminate B

Answer 6

Have I lost you?
@nuclearbxmb

Answer 7

No.

Answer 8

Do you know what Van der Waals and London dispersion forces are?

Answer 9

No, I don't to be honest but I took a chance just choose A. Higher intermolecular forces , it turned out the be correct answer.

Answer 10

Yeah, well for reference
"London dispersion force is the weakest intermolecular force"

Van der Waals - "weak, short-range electrostatic attractive forces between uncharged molecules, arising from the interaction of permanent or transient electric dipole moments."

Answer 11

They both were related to low intermolecular forces, which makes A the best answer