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Melting Point Range and Phase Diagrams- Confusing Laboratory Textbook Descriptions

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Kenn E. Harding

Texas A&M University, Department of Chemistry, College Station, TX 77843-3255

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (2), p 224

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p224

Publication Date (Web): February 1, 1999

Abstract

This paper proposes use of a modified phase diagram as a better tool for students to understand the relationship of observed melting point behavior and a physically correct phase diagram.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Textbooks / Reference Books

Keywords (Subject):

Molecular Properties / Structure

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