Chapter 14: Q79P (page 622)
Give explanations for the large drops in melting point from C to Si and from Ge to Sn.
Short Answer
Due to distorted structure of Sn.
Chapter 14: Q79P (page 622)
Give explanations for the large drops in melting point from C to Si and from Ge to Sn.
Due to distorted structure of Sn.
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