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Water is a liquid, while `H_2 S` is a gas at ordinary temperature. Explain.

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To explain why water (H₂O) is a liquid while hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a gas at ordinary temperatures, we can analyze the molecular structures and the types of intermolecular forces present in both substances. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Molecular Composition**: - Both water (H₂O) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) consist of two hydrogen atoms bonded to a central atom (oxygen in water and sulfur in hydrogen sulfide). - The key difference is the central atom: oxygen (O) in water and sulfur (S) in hydrogen sulfide. ...
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