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| − | The [[melting point]] of any [[pure substance]] is the temperature at which that substance melts (if this point is warmer than about 298 [[kelvin]]s) or freezes (if that point is cooler). Some pure substances do not melt, however; they decompose. | + | The [[melting point]] of any [[pure substance]] is the temperature, under a standard atmosphere of pressure, at which that substance melts (if this point is warmer than about 298 [[kelvin]]s) or freezes (if that point is cooler). Some pure substances do not melt, however; they decompose. |
[[Category:Chemistry]] | [[Category:Chemistry]] | ||
Revision as of 01:32, March 15, 2007
The melting point of any pure substance is the temperature, under a standard atmosphere of pressure, at which that substance melts (if this point is warmer than about 298 kelvins) or freezes (if that point is cooler). Some pure substances do not melt, however; they decompose.