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The melting point of the metal Mercury is about −40°C and Phosphorous is about 40°C. About how much is the difference between the melting points of the two metals? (No need to put the unit)*2 pointsYour answer

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The melting point of the metal Mercury is about −40°C and Phosphorous is about 40°C. About how much is the difference between the melting points of the two metals? (No need to put the unit)*2 pointsYour answer

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The difference between the melting points of Mercury and Phosphorous can be calculated by subtracting the melting point of Mercury from that of Phosphorous.

Here's how you do it:

Step 1: Write down the melting point of Phosphorous, which is 40°C.

Step 2: Write down the melting point of Mercury, which is -40°C.

Step 3: Subtract the melting point of Mercury from that of Phosphorous.

So, 40°C - (-40°C) = 40°C + 40°C = 80°C.

Therefore, the difference between the melting points of Mercury and Phosphorous is 80°C.

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