Sulphur is in the same column of the periodic table as oxygen, but has electronegativity similar to carbon. Compared to water molecules, molecules of H₂S will ________.

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Molecules of H₂S will not form hydrogen bonds with each other because the hydrogen atoms in H₂S are not bonded to an electronegative enough atom like oxygen or nitrogen to form hydrogen bonds. Instead, the attractive forces between H₂S molecules are weak van der Waals forces, resulting in lower cohesion and lower heat absorption capacity compared to water molecules.

Sulphur Is in the Same Column of the Periodic Table