Chemistry: Structure and Properties (2nd Edition)
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Chapter 12, Problem 44E
Which solid in each pair has the higher melting point and why?
a. Fe(s) or CCl4(s)
b. KCl(s) or HCl(s)
c. Ti(s) or Ne(s)
d. H2O(s) or H2S(s)
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