Which statement is true?   Statement 1: Melting point and boiling point can be used to identify known compounds. Statement 2: Melting point and boiling point can be used to assess the purity of a substance.

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Chapter12: Chemical Equilibrium
Section12.1: Characteristics Of Chemical Equilibrium
Problem 12.1E: The introduction to this chapter states that at a given temperature the concentration of a pure...
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Statement 1: Melting point and boiling point can be used to identify known compounds.

Statement 2: Melting point and boiling point can be used to assess the purity of a substance.

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