Which of these substances would you expect to have the lowest boiling point?
A) Diamond
B) Graphite (pencil lead)
C) Water
D) Butane
E) Lead

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Butane is a small molecule with weak intermolecular forces, so it requires less energy to break its bonds and reach its boiling point. The other substances have stronger intermolecular forces and larger molecules, requiring more energy to reach their boiling points.

Which of These Substances Would You Expect to Have the Lowest