Is oxygen a liquid or a gas at room temperature? Explain.
Understand the Problem
The question asks us to determine the state of oxygen at room temperature and provide an explanation. This requires knowledge of basic chemistry and the properties of oxygen.
Answer
Oxygen is a gas at room temperature due to weak intermolecular forces.
At room temperature, oxygen is a gas. This is because the weak London dispersion forces between oxygen molecules are easily overcome at room temperature, allowing the molecules to move independently.
Answer for screen readers
At room temperature, oxygen is a gas. This is because the weak London dispersion forces between oxygen molecules are easily overcome at room temperature, allowing the molecules to move independently.
More Information
The boiling point of oxygen is -183°C, which is much lower than room temperature (around 25°C).
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse intermolecular forces with intramolecular bonds. Intermolecular forces dictate the state of matter at room temperature.
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