At which temperature will Hg(l) and Hg(s) reach equilibrium in a closed system at 1.0 atmosphere?

June 2018 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

17 At which temperature will Hg(l) and Hg(s) reach equilibrium in a closed system at 1.0 atmosphere?
 
(1) 234 K

(2) 273 K

(3) 373 K

(4) 630. K

Solution: When solid turns into liquid, an equilibrium would be reached between the two forms at melting point. We need to look at Table S which provides melting points for all the elements.

Answer:1

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