Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 1 - Chemistry: The Study of Change - Questions & Problems - Page 32: 1.62

Answer

Measuring density of ice (frozen pure water) using ethylene glycol as liquid. Given freezing point of an ice is at 0$^{\circ}$C, the requirements for liquid used must not volatile and stable at 0$^{\circ}$C.

Work Step by Step

In order to measure the density of an ice (referring to frozen pure water) and given the freezing point of an ice is at 0$^{\circ}$C, thus the requirements for a liquid to used in the experiment must has a lower freezing point than the ice and must be stable at 0$^{\circ}$C. Common liquid example is Alcohol, like Ethanol with freezing point of –114.6$^{\circ}$C. Ethylene glycol with freezing point of -12.9$^{\circ}$C.
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