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Melting Point

Define 'melti...

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Define 'melting point' of a substance ? What is the melting point of ice ?

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Melting point: the melting point of a substance is defined as the temperature at which a solid substance melts into a liquid at atmospheric pressure.
The melting point of ice is 0°C.

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