Some solids, in particular many amino acids, decompose upon melting. These compounds are often reported in the literature with the term “dec” following their melting-point range. a. How might the melting process appear different for this type of compound? b. Look up and record the melting point and structure for a compound that decomposes upon melting. Use a chemical handbook or a chemical catalog as the source of this information.

Some solids, in particular many amino acids, decompose upon melting. These compounds are often reported in the literature with the term “dec” following their melting-point range. a. How might the melting process appear different for this type of compound? b. Look up and record the melting point and structure for a compound that decomposes upon melting. Use a chemical handbook or a chemical catalog as the source of this information.

World of Chemistry

7th Edition

ISBN:9780618562763

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl

Chapter1: Chemistry: An Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8A

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