For Every Liquid There Is a Temperature Above Which the Kinetic

question 22

Multiple Choice

For every liquid there is a temperature above which the kinetic activity of its molecules is so great that the attractive forces cannot keep them in a liquid state. This temperature is called the:

• A) critical temperature.
• B) melting point.
• C) flash temperature.
• D) triple point.

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