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Give reasons:
Dioxygen is a gas while Sulphur is a solid at room temperature

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To explain why dioxygen (O₂) is a gas while sulfur (S) is a solid at room temperature, we can analyze the molecular structure and intermolecular forces of both substances. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Molecular Structure of Dioxygen (O₂)**: - Dioxygen consists of two oxygen atoms bonded together by a double bond (O=O). - The size of the oxygen molecule is relatively small, which allows it to have a simple molecular structure. ...
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