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WAEC Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A substance is said to be impure if

  • A. its melting point range is wideCorrect
  • B. it dissolves in water with difficulty
  • C. it has a low melting point
  • D. it is coloured

Explanation

A solid is pure if it melts at a sharp temperature or over a narrow temperature range. When a solid melts over a wide range of temperature, it is impure.

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