For every liquid there is a temperature above which the kinetic activity of its molecules is so great that the attractive forces cannot keep them in a liquid state. This temperature is called the:
a. critical temperature.
b. melting point.
c. flash temperature.
d. triple point.
ANS: A
When a liquid is heated to its critical temperature, it converts to a gas. This temperature is called the critical temperature.
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