Chemistry 2
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Chemistry [1]
The intermolecular forces can affect phase changes to a great degree. The stronger the intermolecular
forces present in a liquid, the more kinetic energy must be added to convert it into a gas.
Conversely, the stronger the intermolecular forces between the gas particles, the easier it will be
to condense the gas into a liquid. In general, the weaker the intermolecular forces, the higher the
vapor pressure. The same type of reasoning can be used about the other phase equilibria, in general,
the stronger the intermolecular forces, the higher the heats of transition.