Question 715 of 991 in Principles of Chemistry

Simple molecular structures

2 marks · Easy

The melting point of fluorine is –220°C and its boiling point is –188°C. Calculate how many degrees fluorine is a liquid.

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32 °C (±0)

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M1 · 1 mark · Correct method: boiling point – melting point.

A1 · 1 mark · Correct answer: 32 °C.

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Temperature range = boiling point – melting point

So, fluorine is a liquid over a range of 32 °C.

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