BoilingPointNotes

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**But there is another consideration, the molar mass of the molecule. The greater the molar mass (fatter) or molecular weight(MW) of the molecule, the higher the boiling point (BP) of the molecule (assuming the IMF are the same). In most cases, the IMF wins out to determine the higher BP. Therefore,

**But there is another consideration, the molar mass or molecular weight (MW) of the molecule. The greater the MW of the molecule, the higher the boiling point (BP) of the molecule (assuming the IMFs are the same). In most cases, the IMF wins out to determine the higher BP. Therefore,

[Excellent explanation of BP and IF]

Boiling point is an indication of the strength of the Intermolecular Forces (IMF) of the molecule.

But there is another consideration, the molar mass or molecular weight (MW) of the molecule. The greater the MW of the molecule, the higher the boiling point (BP) of the molecule (assuming the IMFs are the same). In most cases, the IMF wins out to determine the higher BP. Therefore,
- BP = f(IMF,MW)