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A lower and wider melting point range could indicate that the sample was contaminated with trace amounts of impurities.
if the melting point range is between 0.5 to 1 degree celcius
Soluble impurities (that is, impurities that are included within the crystal matrix) tend to lower the observed melting point and broaden the melting point range. Insoluble impurities have no effect on the melting point. Found from website: http://swc2.hccs.edu/pahlavan/2423L1.pdf
It is predicted that the melting point of livermorium will be in the range 350-500 0C .
Sand particles range in diameter from 0.0625mm (or 1⁄16 mm, or 62.5 μm) to 2 mm. Coarse sand will have particles between 0.5 and 2mm
The melting point is an indication of purity.
A lower and wider melting point range could indicate that the sample was contaminated with trace amounts of impurities.
The crystalline solids have a sharp melting point say 87oC but most of the amorphous solids do not have a sharp melting point they have a range of melting say they started melting at 87oC and continue till 89oC.
An impure sample will have a lower melting point, and will also have wider melting point range than that of a pure sample of the same substance. a sharp melting point range can also indicate a eutectic mixture
if the melting point range is between 0.5 to 1 degree celcius
Soluble impurities (that is, impurities that are included within the crystal matrix) tend to lower the observed melting point and broaden the melting point range. Insoluble impurities have no effect on the melting point. Found from website: http://swc2.hccs.edu/pahlavan/2423L1.pdf
Melting points should always be reported as a range. Maybe during purification process was not perfect, and there were impurities in the caffeine that were affecting the melting point. The melting point is depressed due to impurities in the sample. The caffeine is usually not 100% pure, maybe improper isolation procedure and also the impurity is likely solvent.
Using too large of a sample when determining its melting point will flaw your results since, if the sample is too large it will be harder for the sample to melt in the melting point apparatus.
900-940
could a sample set have the same range but different means
It is predicted that the melting point of livermorium will be in the range 350-500 0C .
It has a melting range of 182 to 187 degrees Celsius.