Question

Lars observes a substance to be a solid and to float in water at room temperature (23°C). Based on the given properties, which substance is the most likely identity of this sample?

Substance Melting Point (°C) Boiling Point (°C) Density at Room Temperature (g/cm3)
carbon tetrachloride -22.9 76.7 1.59
cetyl alcohol 49.3 344 0.811
dichlorobenzene 53.5 174 1.25
sulfur hexafluoride -64 -50.8 0.00617

Answer 1

Answer:

Lars observes a substance to be a solid and to float in water at room temperature (23°C). Based on the given properties, which substance is the most likely identity of this sample? Substance Melting Point (°C) Boiling Point (°C) Density at Room Temperature (g/cm3) carbon tetrachloride -22.9 76.7 1.59.

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