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46.
The melting point of paraffin wax (which contracts on solidification) __________ with pressure rise.
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Edmark said:
10 years ago
Clausius-Clapeyron Equation: dP/dT = dH/ (TdV); during melting dH>0 (endothermic) in this process dV>0 (expansion during melting) and dP>0 (pressure rise).
It follows that dT>0. Melting temperature will increase.
It follows that dT>0. Melting temperature will increase.
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