Why does nitrogen have a low boiling point even though it has a triple covalent bond?

Nitrogen has a low boiling point despite its strong triple covalent bond because the molecule exists as N₂, which is nonpolar and exhibits weak van der Waals (dispersion) forces between the molecules. These intermolecular forces are much weaker than the strong covalent bonds within the N₂ molecule, resulting in a low boiling point. Additionally, the low molecular weight of nitrogen contributes to its low boiling point, as lighter gases generally have lower boiling points.