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Yes, at different pressures, the same substance will melt at two different temperatures. In fact, graphs that highlight this trend are called phase diagrams.

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What is the simple physical test to show that a sample of water is pure?

A scientific test you do on water similar to a chemical test


A substance has a melting point of 14c and a boiling point of 78c in what state is the substance at 78c?

The substance would be in a liquid and gas state, this would be due to vaporization that is happening during boiling.


Is Melting point higher than boiling points?

No, boiling points are always higher than melting points. When you turn a solid to a liquid, this process is called melting, and requires a lower temperature than boiling the substance. Take ice water for example. Ice becomes pure water at 0oC. The temperature needed to boil pure water is 100oC, which is a bigger number than zero.


Why boiling takes longer time than melting?

Boiling takes longer than melting because it requires more energy to break the intermolecular bonds in a substance and convert it from a liquid to a gas. In contrast, melting only requires enough energy to weaken the forces that hold the molecules together in a solid. The process of boiling involves the entire substance reaching its boiling point, whereas melting can occur at specific points within the substance.


For what two reasons are the melting points routinely used?

Melting points are routinely used to determine the purity of a substance. Impurities often lower the melting point of a substance, so a lower-than-expected melting point can indicate the presence of impurities. Melting points are also used to identify unknown substances by comparing their melting points to established values.

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Higher melting point than expected?

It is indeed possible for a substance to have a higher melting point than expected. This normally happens when the substance is impure.


Is boiling point higher than melting point?

The boiling point is typically higher than the melting point for a substance. The boiling point is the temperature at which a substance transitions from a liquid to a gas, while the melting point is the temperature at which a substance transitions from a solid to a liquid.


When an obtained melting point range is broad what does it tell about the substance?

strong intermolecular forces attract the molecules


Which is true of a melting point and a boiling point?

A melting point is the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid state, while a boiling point is the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas. Both melting and boiling points are characteristic physical properties of a substance and can be used to identify and classify materials.


When the observed melting point is less than the stanadr value what inference will you get?

The substance whose melting point is being observed is impure.


Is the boiling point of something the same as the melting point?

The boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the external pressure. It is also the condensation point. The freezing point is the temperature at which liquid and solid coexist in equilibrium. It is also the melting point.


Who has higher melting point Pure or Impure Substance?

A pure substance typically has a higher melting point than an impure substance. Impurities disrupt the regular arrangement of particles in the substance, making it more difficult for them to overcome the intermolecular forces and transition from solid to liquid state. This results in a lower melting point for impure substances.


What is the simple physical test to show that a sample of water is pure?

A scientific test you do on water similar to a chemical test


How would you determine the melting of a substance whose melting point is higher than 100c?

Use a thermometer that can measure greater than 100 oC.


The temperature at which a substance freezes is lower than the temperature at which it melts?

The freezing point of a substance is lower than its melting point because freezing involves the removal of thermal energy to transition from liquid to solid, while melting requires adding thermal energy to transition from solid to liquid. The freezing point is where the substance goes from a higher energy state (liquid) to a lower energy state (solid).


What is the purpose of determining boiling point and melting point?

Boiling point- the temperature and pressure at which a liquid and a gas are in equilibrium. But also, it is very useful in determining the purity of a substance. If the melting point is known of the pure substance, than you can measure the melting point of what you've got and see if it matches. If the melting (or boiling) point is the same, than that is a good indication that the compound you have is what you think it is, and it is pure. If they are different from each other, that indicates that your compound is not pure.


How is the melting point of a substance related to its freezing point?

The melting point of a substance is when a substance turns from a solid to a liquid, and the freezing point is when a substance turns froma liquid to a sold. This of water, t he freezing point, when it turns to a solid (ice) is 0 degrees C. Hope that helps!