Chemistry A-Level
Melting point as a test of purity
What Melting point as a test of purity means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Melting point as a test of purity
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A sharp melting point close to the accepted value indicates a pure sample, while a depressed or broad range indicates impurities.
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