Water has a higher heat of vaporization than carbon dioxide because water _______.
A) is a liquid at room temperature
B) freezes at a higher temperature than carbon dioxide
C) has a lower molecular weight
D) has polar covalent bonds
E) has stronger intermolecular forces of attraction.

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Water has stronger intermolecular forces of attraction, specifically hydrogen bonds, which require more energy to overcome during vaporization compared to the weaker forces in carbon dioxide.

Water Has a Higher Heat of Vaporization Than Carbon Dioxide