| Date | May 2011 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 11M.1.sl.TZ2.8 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Identify | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which change explains why the boiling points of the halogens increase as their molecular masses increase?
A. The intermolecular attraction due to temporarily induced dipoles increases.
B. The gravitational attraction between molecules increases.
C. The polarity of the bond within the molecule increases.
D. The strength of the bond within the molecule increases.
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