
General Chemistry: Atoms First
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ISBN: 9780321809261
Author: John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.37SP
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Interpretation:
Why melting point for Molybdenum is higher than Yttrium or Cadmium has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Melting point: It is the temperature at which substance change from its solid state to liquid state. Therefore, at melting point the solid and the liquid phase of the substance will be in equilibrium.
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General Chemistry: Atoms First
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