Which of the following factors can result in the broadening of the melting point of a sample? I. The sample is wet. II. The ramp rate is too slow. III. The sample contains a small amount of an impurity. IV. The compound decomposes during heating. Answers: I, III, and IV II and IV II and III III only II only

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Which of the following factors can result in the broadening of the melting point of a sample?

I. The sample is wet.

II. The ramp rate is too slow.

III. The sample contains a small amount of an impurity.

IV. The compound decomposes during heating.

Answers:

  • I, III, and IV
  • II and IV
  • II and III
  • III only
  • II only
  • I and III
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