The enthalpy of fusion of mercury is 2.292 kJ mol 1 , and its normal freezing point

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The enthalpy of fusion of mercury is 2.292 kJ mol−1, and its normal freezing point is 234.3 K with a change in molar volume of +0.517 cm−3 mol−1 on melting. At what temperature will the bottom of a column of mercury (density 13.6 g cm−3) of height 10.0 m be expected to freeze?

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 9780716787594

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Authors: Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula

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