In terms of structure and bonding. Explain why water (H2O) is a liquid at room temperature while Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a gas.

      

In terms of structure and bonding. Explain why water (H2O) is a liquid at room temperature while Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a gas.

  

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Water molecules are held by hydrogen bond which is stronger than weak Van der Waals forces between hydrogen sulphide molecules
Githiari answered the question on September 18, 2017 at 08:18


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