Given the Following Melting Point Data, What Is a Reasonable

question 110

Multiple Choice

Given the following melting point data, what is a reasonable estimate of the melting point of potassium $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Lithium } & 180^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \\\text { Sodium } & 98^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \\\text { Rubidium } & 39^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \\\text { Cesium } & 29^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\end{array}$

• A) Around 100^oC
• B) Around 40^oC
• C) Around 190^oC
• D) Around 60^oC
• E) Around 20^oC

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