Saturday, 16 April 2011

Which would you expect to have the higher melting point, CaO or CS2?


CaO Calcium oxide also known as quick lime has a melting point of 2572°C .

CS2 Carbon disulfide has a melting point of -110.8 °C .

I would expect carbon oxide to have the higher melting point because:

-CS2 is a liquid whereas calcium oxide is a solid at room temprature
- CS2 is extremely flammable whether as calcium oxide is not


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Which would you expect to have a higher melting point?

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