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The freezing point of a substance is -20°C. Its boiling point is 120°C.

a. At 80°C the substance is in the state
b. At -50°C the substance is in the state.
C. At 140°C the substance is in the state.

The freezing point of a substance is -20°C. Its boiling point is 120°C. a. At 80°C-example-1

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Answer:

a. liquid

b. solid

c. gas, (should be at it's boiling point)

Explanation: If the normal melting point of a substance is below room temperature, the substance is a liquid at room temperature. Benzene melts at 6°C and boils at 80°C; it is a liquid at room temperature. If both the normal melting point and the normal boiling point are above room temperature, the substance is a solid.

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