why does methane boil at a very low temperature it is because the methane has
A. lower molecular mass
B. higher molecular mass
C. lower empirical mass
D. higher molecular mass
A. lower molecular mass
B. higher molecular mass
C. lower empirical mass
D. higher molecular mass
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Answer: C. lower molecular mass
Explanation: Because methane (CH4) is a non-polar molecule the molecules are held together only by London Dispersion Forces which are very weak and easy to break. These bonds break when methane boils and because they are weak, it boils at a
low temperature.