Which element of group 6A has the highest boiling point?
A)S
B)Se
C)Te
D)Po

Name: Which element of group 6A has the highest boiling point? A)S B)Se C)Te D)Po
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The boiling point of an element increases as the atomic size increases due to stronger van der Waals forces. Therefore, Te with its larger size will have a higher boiling point than S and Se while Po is a metalloid and has a much lower boiling point than the other elements in this group.

Which Element of Group 6A Has the Highest Boiling Point