JAMB Physics 2014 Question 23

Question 23

Change of State and Vapours

The melting point of a substance is equivalent to its

  1. A.solidification temperature.
  2. B.liquidification temperature.
  3. C.solidification pressures.
  4. D.vapour pressure.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (solidification temperature.)

Explanation

A pure substance melts and freezes (solidifies) at the same temperature, so its melting point equals its solidification (freezing) temperature.