alleryStart learning →A sodium cluster of 1000 atoms melts near 288 K. Bulk sodium melts at what temperature?
A288 K
B303 K
C371 K
D450 K
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 371 K
Bulk sodium melts at 371 K, well above the nanosized clusters, showing melting point depends on size.
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