8.18 Identify Substances by Characteristic Properties
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A science fair project compares samples with close densities but different phase-change points.
Sample A:,,Science
- density 1.64 g/cm³,,Science
- melting point 655.4°C,,Science
- solubility (25°C) 35 g/100 mL,,Science
- conductivity (solid): does not conduct electricity,,Science
- conductivity (molten): conducts electricity,,Science
- conductivity (aqueous): solution conducts strongly,,Science
Sample B:,,Science
- density 2.74 g/cm³,,Science
- melting point 535.4°C,,Science
- solubility (25°C) 10 g/100 mL,,Science
- conductivity (solid): does not conduct electricity,,Science
- conductivity (molten): does not conduct electricity,,Science
- conductivity (aqueous): solution does not conduct,,Science
"Which conclusion is best supported?,A. Sample B is likely a different (molecular) substance because it does not conduct when molten or in solution and its other properties differ. | B. They must be different because both do not conduct as solids. | C. They must be the same because both are solids at room temperature. | D. They must be the same because solubility was measured in water.,A,If a sample does not conduct as a solid