Oxygen boils at −183 ∘C-183\ ^\circ\text{C}−183 ∘C and sodium chloride boils at 1413 ∘C1413\ ^\circ\text{C}1413 ∘C. Which statement explains this difference?
The particles in sodium chloride are much larger than oxygen molecules
The forces between the particles in sodium chloride are much weaker
The forces between the particles in sodium chloride are much stronger
The covalent bonds in oxygen molecules are stronger than ionic bonds
42 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances, covering 2.2.1a The three states of matter, 2.2.1b Limitations of the simple particle model, 2.2.2 State symbols in chemical equations, 2.2.3 Properties of ionic compounds, 2.2.4 Properties of small molecules, 2.2.5 Polymers, 2.2.6 Giant covalent structures, 2.2.7 Properties of metals and alloys, and 2.2.8 Metals as conductors. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.