Melting point

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What is the melting point?

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The melting point is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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What happens to a solid at its melting point?

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At its melting point, a solid changes to a liquid.

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What is the state of a substance with a melting point of 25°C at 5°C?

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Solid

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What is the difference between melting point and freezing point?

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Melting point is when a solid turns into a liquid, while freezing point is when a liquid turns into a solid.

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What is the boiling point?

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The boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas.

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What happens at the boiling point of water?

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At the boiling point of water, it changes from a liquid to a gas.

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If a substance has a melting point of 100°C, what state is it at 50°C?

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Solid

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What is an example of a substance with a low melting point?

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Ice (melting point 0°C) is an example of a substance with a low melting point.

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What is an example of a substance with a high melting point?

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Iron (melting point 1538°C) is an example of a substance with a high melting point.

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How does pressure affect the melting point?

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Increasing pressure can raise the melting point of a substance.