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← ScienceWhich consequence results when van der Waals forces dominate?
A)Increased volatility in nonpolar substances✓
B)Elevated melting points of ionic solids
C)Enhanced conductivity in metallic elements
D)Decreased reactivity in polar molecules
💡 Explanation
Increased volatility occurs because London dispersion forces weaken molecular interactions. Therefore, substances evaporate easier, rather than the molecules forming stronger bonds or displaying other properties associated with different intermolecular forces.
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