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How do weak intermolecular bond strengths affect the melting and boiling point of a substance?
O Both the melting point and boiling point are lower.
O The melting point is lower, but the boiling point is higher.
O Both the melting point and boiling point are higher.
O The melting point is higher, but the boiling point is lower.


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Answer:

both melting point and boiling points are lower

this is because it becomes easier to break those bonds (they’re actually intermolecular forces) between the atoms sinc they’re weak, and thus require less energy to break.