Question

question 7 (1 point)
the boiling point of ethanol is 78 ^ { circ } c, and that for acetone is 56 ^ { circ } c. this indicates the strength of intermolecular attractions. which liquid has the highest

specific heat of the gas _1_
specific heat of the liquid _2_
specific heat of the solid _3_
vapor pressure _4_
a. ethanol b. acetone c. cant tell from this information

Explanation:

• Specific heat (of gas, liquid, solid) is related to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance. Boiling point information alone does not provide data about specific heat values. Different substances have different specific heat capacities for their gas, liquid, and solid states, and boiling point doesn't directly correlate with these values.
• Vapor pressure is inversely related to the strength of intermolecular forces. Ethanol has a higher boiling point, which means it has stronger intermolecular forces (hydrogen - bonding in ethanol, while acetone has weaker dipole - dipole forces). Substances with stronger intermolecular forces have lower vapor pressures. Acetone, with weaker intermolecular forces (lower boiling point), has a higher vapor pressure.

Answer:

1. C. can't tell from this information
2. C. can't tell from this information
3. C. can't tell from this information
4. B. acetone