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Can you use melting point to determine the identity of an unknown solid?

Substance
Melting Point
copper
1,085°C
lead
327.5°C
mercury
-38.6°C
tin
232°C
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The metal is observed to begin to melt when the
temperature of its container is approximately 29°C.
The metal is most likely
gallium 29.78°C

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Answer:

E. Gallium

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Answer:

The correct answer is Gallium

Step-by-step explanation:

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