NEETChemistryChemical Equilibrium
What is the term for the temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a pure substance are at equilibrium at atmospheric pressure?
Options
- AEquilibrium point
- BBoiling point
- CFreezing point
- DMelting point
Correct answer
D. Melting point
Step-by-step solution
The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases are at equilibrium at atmospheric pressure is called the normal melting point or normal freezing point of the substance.