How does the polarity of a molecule affect its boiling point?

An increase in polarity results greater attraction between molecules. This happens because an increase in polarity results in a greater separation of positive and negative charge across a molecule. ... Thus increased polarity results in an increased boiling point. read more

Polarity and Boiling Point: The polarity of the molecules determines the forces of attraction between the molecules in the liquid state. Polar molecules are attracted by the opposite charge effect (the positive end of one molecule is attracted to the negative end of another molecule. read more

1. Explain how the mass of a molecule might affect its boiling point. 2. Explain how the polarity of a molecule might affect its boiling point. read more

Within chemical compounds, the different types of elements have different electronegativity values. The difference in value, as well as the structure, determines the polarity of the molecule. Polarity may affect the strength of van der waals, dipole-dipole and hydrogen bonds (intermolecular forced). read more