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what is melting point and boiling point?

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Boiling point is the temperature at which vapour pressure of the gas escaping from the liquid gets equal to external pressure or atmospheric pressure. Melting point – It is the temperature at which solid melts to become a liquid. At this temperature both solid and liquid phase coexist.

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