After a Melting point determination, why can't you re-use the solidified substance and capillary...
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After a Melting point determination, why can't you re-use the solidified substance and capillary tube for subsequent determination?
Melting point
The temperature that favors the transformation of solid into its liquid form is more precisely known as the melting point. In order to achieve this state, the intermolecular forces are overcome by the temperature applied.
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View this answerIt is always recommended that in the process of melting point determination, a fresh or unused capillary tube and solidifies substance must be used....
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