Question 1
Why is water an extraordinary substance?
◦ The phase diagram for water has three triple points.
◦ Water has a low molar mass, yet it is a liquid at room temperature.
◦ Water has an exceptionally low specific heat capacity.
◦ Water has no hydrogen bonding.
Question 2
Identify the compound with the highest boiling point.
◦ CH
4◦ H
2O
◦ H
2S
◦ NH
3◦ HF