For the straight-line graphs in Figure 23-8, explain why (a) Breaks occur at the melting points and

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For the straight-line graphs in Figure 23-8, explain why 

(a) Breaks occur at the melting points and boiling points of the metals; 

(b) The slopes of the lines become more positive at these breaks; 

(c) The break at the boiling point is sharper than at the melting point.

Figure 23-8

A,G, kJ mol-1 -200 - 400 -600 -800 - 1000 - 1200 - 1400 | 0 2C+0 2 CO mp mp 500 bp bp 2 Zn + O  2 ZnO 2 Mg +

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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