Water, H2O, and methane, CH4, are both covalent substances.

Why is water a liquid at room temperature while methane is a gas?

Water must be nonpolar.

Methane must be polar.

Water has stronger intermolecular forces.

Carbon compounds tend to be gases.

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Water, H2O, and methane, CH4, are both covalent substances.

Why is water a liquid at room temperature while methane is a gas?

Water must be nonpolar.

Methane must be polar.

Water has stronger intermolecular forces.

Carbon compounds tend to be gases.

Ferredoxin4 · Answer

The stronger the IMF, the more condensed the particles would be. Option C.

LilChris · Answer

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