Which would be the best way to determine the melting point of a compound? Why?   Slowly run two very precise melting points. Run a very precise melting point and then run a fast one to double check your work. Run a quick melting point for an approximate melting range, then a slow precise one.

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Which would be the best way to determine the melting point of a compound? Why?

 

  1. Slowly run two very precise melting points.
  2. Run a very precise melting point and then run a fast one to double check your work.
  3. Run a quick melting point for an approximate melting range, then a slow precise one.
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