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Lab: Melting / Freezing Point of NaphthaleneObjective: In this lab, you will investigate the melting and freezing point of the substance, naphthalene (moth ball flakes). You will heat solid naphthalene and record temperature changes and examine the graph to determine the melting point of the substance. You will then cool naphthalene and record temperature changes in order to determine the Freezing point of the substance

Part A: What happens to temperature as naphthalene melts?

Objective: As heat is applied to liquid naphthalene, the temperature rises. As the temperature rises, the naphthalene will eventually start to melt. This lab experiment tries to answer the question: what happens to the temperature of naphthalene as it melts? In this lab, you will heat the liquid naphthalene, and record the temperature changes. You will graph the temperature changes before drawing any conclusions.

Part B: Determining the freezing point of naphthaleneObjective: Freezing point is a characteristic property of matter. As heat is taken away from a liquid, the temperature of that liquid decreases as the substance begins to freeze. This lab experiment tries to answer the question: what is the freezing point of an unknown liquid (naphthalene)? In this lab, you will cool liquid naphthalene, and record the temperature changes. You will graph the temperature changes before drawing any conclusions.
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Is energy added during melting changes?

No, the temperature remains constant during melting as energy is used to break intermolecular bonds rather than increase the temperature.


What happens to temperature if matter is in a change of state?

During a change of state, such as melting or boiling, the temperature generally remains constant. The energy added or removed during the phase change is used to break or form intermolecular forces, rather than changing the kinetic energy of the particles to alter temperature. Once the change of state is complete, the temperature will then either increase or decrease again depending on whether heat is added or removed.


Why does the temperature stay the same during melting?

During melting, the temperature remains constant because the heat energy being absorbed by the substance is being used to break the bonds between the molecules rather than increase the kinetic energy of the molecules. Once all the bonds are broken and the substance changes phase completely, the temperature will start to rise again.


Why does temperature remain constant during melting and boiling?

During melting and boiling, the energy being added to the substance is used to break the intermolecular forces holding the molecules together, rather than increasing the kinetic energy of the molecules. This means that the temperature remains constant because the energy is absorbed as the substance undergoes a phase change.


When can you withdraw heat from something without lowering it's temperature?

You can withdraw heat from something without lowering its temperature during a phase change, such as during melting or boiling. As the substance absorbs energy to undergo a change in state, its temperature remains constant until the phase change is complete.

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What happens when the temperature stays the same in a melting curve?

During melting the temperature remain constant if it was achieved the melting point.


What happens to naphthalene when heated?

Naphthalene, which is found in mothballs, when heated sublimes (which means it changes from a solid directly into a gaseous state without going through the liquid state).


What happens to the temperature of a solid at its melting point when heated?

The intermolecular forces of attraction in the solid decreases as it is heated and the solid melts (solid converts to liquid) at its melting point.


What happens to the water in the beaker during melting?

During melting, the water in the beaker absorbs heat and undergoes a phase change from solid (ice) to liquid. As it melts, the temperature remains constant until all the ice has transformed into water.


What happens if the annealing temperature is too high during the process?

If the annealing temperature is too high during the process, it can lead to the material becoming too soft or even melting, which can affect the desired properties of the material.


During the cooling of naphthalene explain why the naphthalene must be stirred continuosly?

Stirring the naphthalene continuously during cooling helps to promote even heat distribution and prevent the formation of hot spots. This ensures that the naphthalene cools uniformly, reducing the risk of crystallization issues and improving the overall quality of the solid product.


Explain what happens to the temperature of an ice cube as it melts?

Temperature of melting iceis a constant property: it does not change during melting (stays 0oC, this is even one of the the defined value of the Celsius temperature scale)(for any other melting solid the same is valid at each melting point temperature)


Is energy added during melting changes?

No, the temperature remains constant during melting as energy is used to break intermolecular bonds rather than increase the temperature.


Is it true that the temperature of the liquid is the same as the ice during melting?

yes it is. Its melting so its becoming a liquid


Did the temperature fluctuate while the is melting?

No. The temperature does not change during the melting process. All of the heat energy is used to break the bonds of the solid to form a liquid, i.e. the energy is used in the phase change, and thus is not used to raise the temperature.


Why does temperature does not rise during the process of boiling and melting though heat energy is constantly supplied?

you must have observed during the experiment of melting that the temperature of the system does not change after the melting point is reached till all the ice melts this happens even though we continue to heat the breaker that is we continue to supply heat


A change of occurs during both freezing and melting?

A change in temperature occurs during both freezing and melting. Freezing and melting are physical changes since the chemical contents of the matter do not change.