{"id":735712,"date":"2024-10-08T17:02:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=735712"},"modified":"2025-07-30T15:30:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T10:00:25","slug":"difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Melting Point and Boiling Point"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#Overview_of_Melting_Point_and_Boiling_Point\" title=\"Overview of Melting Point and Boiling Point\">Overview of Melting Point and Boiling Point<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#What_is_Melting_Point\" title=\"What is Melting Point?\">What is Melting Point?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#What_is_Boiling_Point\" title=\"What is Boiling Point?\">What is Boiling Point?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#FAQs_on_Difference_Between_Melting_Point_and_Boiling_Point\" title=\"FAQs on Difference Between Melting Point and Boiling Point\">FAQs on Difference Between Melting Point and Boiling Point<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#What_is_called_the_boiling_point\" title=\"What is called the boiling point?\">What is called the boiling point?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#What_is_called_melting_point\" title=\"What is called melting point?\">What is called melting point?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#What_is_the_similarity_between_melting_and_boiling\" title=\"What is the similarity between melting and boiling?\">What is the similarity between melting and boiling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#Why_are_melting_and_boiling_points_so_different\" title=\"Why are melting and boiling points so different?\">Why are melting and boiling points so different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/neet-exam\/difference-between-melting-point-and-boiling-point\/#What_is_the_difference_between_boiling_and_melting_point\" title=\"What is the difference between boiling and melting point?\">What is the difference between boiling and melting point?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Understanding the concepts of melting point and boiling point is fundamental in the study of physical chemistry and material science. Both terms describe specific temperatures at which a substance undergoes a phase change, but they pertain to different processes. The melting point refers to the temperature at which a solid transforms into a liquid, while the boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas. These properties are crucial for identifying substances, predicting their behavior under various conditions, and have significant implications in industries ranging from food processing to pharmaceuticals. By exploring these differences, we can gain deeper insights into the nature of materials and their interactions with heat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Melting_Point_and_Boiling_Point\"><\/span>Overview of Melting Point and Boiling Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Melting point and boiling point are important physical properties of substances. They describe how materials change from one state to another during phase transitions. Understanding these points helps us learn about temperature changes and the behavior of different materials.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Melting_Point\"><\/span>What is Melting Point?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>melting point<\/strong> is the temperature at which a solid changes into a liquid. At this point, the thermal energy of the substance increases, allowing its molecules to move freely and transition from a solid to a liquid state. For example, when ice melts, it absorbs heat and becomes water. The melting point can vary for different substances due to their molecular structure. It is also influenced by pressure; for example, ice may melt at lower temperatures at higher altitudes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Boiling_Point\"><\/span>What is Boiling Point?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>boiling point<\/strong> is the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas. This process is known as vaporization. When a liquid reaches its boiling point, it absorbs heat, causing the molecules to move rapidly and escape into the air as vapor. For instance, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure. Just like the melting point, the boiling point can change based on the specific substance and environmental pressure. Additionally, the process of condensation occurs when gas cools down and turns back into a liquid, which is the reverse of boiling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Melting_Point_and_Boiling_Point\"><\/span>Difference Between Melting Point and Boiling Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Melting Point<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Boiling Point<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The temperature at which solid changes into its liquid form.<\/td>\n<td>The temperature at which a liquid turns into its vapor form.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Phase Transition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>During the process of melting, matter changes from solid state to liquid state.<\/td>\n<td>During the process of boiling, matter changes from liquid state to gaseous state.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Temperature Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Occurs between a specific range of temperature.<\/td>\n<td>Occurs at a particular fixed temperature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Heat Energy Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Less heat energy is required from an external source as it only has to break bonds between molecules.<\/td>\n<td>More heat is required from an external energy source to overcome intermolecular forces in the liquid state.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location of Change<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Occurs only at the surface of the solid.<\/td>\n<td>Occurs throughout the entire mass of the liquid.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Effect of External Pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The effect of external pressure on melting point depends on the specific substance and conditions.<\/td>\n<td>The boiling point is directly affected by external pressure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Characteristics of State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Used to define the characteristics of substances in the solid state.<\/td>\n<td>Used to define the characteristics of substances in the liquid state.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Influence of Structure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Ionic compounds usually have a higher melting point due to the stronger interaction between atoms.<\/td>\n<td>The structure of a substance highly affects the boiling point.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Lead (Pb): 327.5\u00b0C, Ice: 0\u00b0C, Aluminum (Al): 660.3\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>Lead (Pb): 1749\u00b0C, Water: 100\u00b0C, Aluminum (Al): 2519\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melting_Point_Determination_Principle\"><\/span>Melting Point Determination Principle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>melting point<\/strong> of a substance can be defined in various ways, each reflecting a different method of determining the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid. Understanding these methods is essential for accurately assessing the melting point of fats and other materials.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Capillary Tube Melting Point<\/strong>: This method, also known as the complete melting point or clear point, involves heating a fat sample contained in a one-end closed capillary tube. The melting point is defined as the temperature at which the fat becomes completely clear and liquid. This method is widely used for its simplicity and reliability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slip Melting Point<\/strong>: The slip melting point determination is similar to the capillary tube method. In this approach, the temperature at which a column of fat begins to move in an open capillary tube when heated is recorded. This measurement provides insight into the fat&#8217;s consistency and flow properties as it transitions from solid to liquid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dropping Melting Point<\/strong>: The dropping point is measured by observing the temperature at which the fat sample flows through a small hole (0.11 inches in diameter) in a sample holder placed in a specialized furnace. This method is useful for determining the melting characteristics of fats that may behave differently under various heating conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wiley Melting Point<\/strong>: The Wiley melting point measures the temperature at which a small disc of fat (1\/8 x 3\/8 inches) suspended in a mixture of alcohol and water\u2014both of similar density\u2014changes into a sphere. This method allows for the assessment of melting behavior in a controlled liquid environment, providing additional context for the fat&#8217;s melting properties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_of_Determining_the_Melting_Point\"><\/span>Procedure of Determining the Melting Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prepare the Sample:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the sample is in a large form, grind it into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. This ensures uniform melting.<\/li>\n<li>Pack a small amount of the powdered sample into a capillary tube about 2-3 cm high. Tap the tube gently to settle the sample at the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Set Up the Apparatus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the capillary tube with the sample in the melting point apparatus. If using a Thiele tube, fill it partially with a suitable liquid (like oil) and insert the capillary tube.<\/li>\n<li>If using a Bunsen burner or hot plate, ensure the heating source is stable and adjustable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Insert the Thermometer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insert a thermometer into the apparatus, ensuring it is close to the capillary tube but does not touch it. This will help measure the temperature accurately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Heat the Sample:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Slowly heat the substance while constantly observing the sample. If using a Bunsen burner, adjust the flame to maintain a gradual increase in temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Stir the liquid (if applicable) gently to ensure even heating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Observe Melting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As the temperature rises, watch for the first signs of melting. Note the temperature at which the solid begins to change into liquid. This is the <strong>initial melting point<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Continue to heat the sample until it is completely melted. Record the temperature at which the last solid crystal disappears; this is the <strong>final melting point<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Record Data:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Document the melting point range (initial to final) in your lab notebook. For more accurate results, repeat the measurement with a fresh sample and calculate the average.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Clean Up:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After completing the experiment, carefully dispose of the sample according to safety guidelines. Clean and store all equipment properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melting_and_Boiling_Points_of_Various_Elements\"><\/span>Melting and Boiling Points of Various Elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<td><strong>Element<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Melting Point<\/strong><\/td>\n<th>Boiling Point<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Iron (Fe)<\/th>\n<td>1538\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>2861\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Lithium (Li)<\/th>\n<td>180.5\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1342\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Mercury (Hg)<\/th>\n<td>-38.9\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>356.7\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Calcium (Ca)<\/th>\n<td>839\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1484\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Chlorine (Cl)<\/th>\n<td>-101\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>-34.7\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Aluminum (Al)<\/th>\n<td>660.3\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>2519\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Zinc (Zn)<\/th>\n<td>419\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>907\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Copper (Cu)<\/th>\n<td>1083\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>2595\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Sulfur (S)<\/th>\n<td>115.21\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>444.6\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Lead (Pb)<\/th>\n<td>327.5\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1749\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Predicting_the_Melting_Point_of_Substances_Lindemanns_Criterion\"><\/span>Predicting the Melting Point of Substances (Lindemann&#8217;s Criterion)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Predicting the melting point of substances is essential in chemistry and materials science. One method used to estimate melting points is <strong>Lindemann&#8217;s Criterion<\/strong>, which focuses on the vibrational motion of atoms in a solid.<\/p>\n<p>Lindemann&#8217;s Criterion suggests that a solid will melt when the amplitude of atomic vibrations becomes significant enough to overcome the forces holding the atoms in their fixed positions. When the temperature rises, the thermal energy increases, causing atoms to vibrate more intensely. If these vibrations reach a certain threshold, the structure of the solid can no longer remain stable, leading to a phase transition from solid to liquid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key points of Lindemann&#8217;s Criterion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Vibrational Amplitude<\/strong>: The criterion states that melting occurs when the average displacement of atoms (their vibrational amplitude) is around 10% of the interatomic distance. This means that when atoms vibrate with enough energy, they can break free from their fixed positions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thermal Energy<\/strong>: As temperature increases, thermal energy is absorbed by the substance, leading to greater atomic vibrations. If the temperature reaches a point where vibrations exceed the critical amplitude, the substance will melt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relationship to Melting Point<\/strong>: Lindemann&#8217;s Criterion can help predict the melting point based on the substance&#8217;s molecular structure and bonding. Substances with weaker interatomic forces or lower mass atoms tend to have lower melting points, as they require less energy to reach the critical vibrational amplitude.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications<\/strong>: This criterion is useful in materials science for predicting melting points in various substances, including metals and organic compounds. By understanding how atomic vibrations affect melting, scientists can design materials with desired thermal properties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boiling_Point_Definition\"><\/span>Boiling Point Definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>boiling point<\/strong> is the temperature at which a liquid changes into a gas throughout the entire liquid. At this temperature, the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure, allowing bubbles of vapor to form within the liquid and rise to the surface.<\/p>\n<p>For example, water has a boiling point of 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure (1 atmosphere). However, the boiling point can vary depending on factors such as atmospheric pressure; for instance, at higher altitudes, where atmospheric pressure is lower, water boils at a temperature below 100 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boiling_Point_of_Water\"><\/span>Boiling Point of Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>boiling point of water<\/strong> is the temperature at which water transitions from a liquid to a gas (steam) throughout the entire body of the liquid. Under standard atmospheric pressure, the boiling point of water is <strong>100 degrees Celsius<\/strong> (212 degrees Fahrenheit). At this temperature, the vapor pressure of the water equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure, allowing bubbles of water vapor to form and rise to the surface.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boiling_Point_of_Chemical_Elements\"><\/span>Boiling Point of Chemical Elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The boiling point of a chemical element is a fundamental physical property that indicates the temperature at which the element transitions from a liquid state to a gaseous state. 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id=\"FAQs_on_Difference_Between_Melting_Point_and_Boiling_Point\"><\/span>FAQs on Difference Between Melting Point and Boiling Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_called_the_boiling_point\"><\/span>What is called the boiling point?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas. At this temperature, the vapor pressure of the liquid matches the surrounding atmospheric pressure, allowing the formation of bubbles within the liquid.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_called_melting_point\"><\/span>What is called melting point?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe melting point is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. When a substance reaches its melting point, it absorbs enough heat for its molecular structure to break down, allowing the molecules to move freely.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_similarity_between_melting_and_boiling\"><\/span>What is the similarity between melting and boiling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoth melting and boiling points represent phase transitions, where a substance changes its state. The similarity lies in the fact that both processes involve the absorption of heat to overcome the forces holding the molecules together.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_melting_and_boiling_points_so_different\"><\/span>Why are melting and boiling points so different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMelting and boiling points are different because they represent two distinct types of phase transitions that require different amounts of energy. The energy needed to break the bonds between molecules in a solid (melting) is generally much lower than the energy required to separate liquid molecules into a gas (boiling).\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_boiling_and_melting_point\"><\/span>What is the difference between boiling and melting point?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe main difference between boiling and melting points is the phase transition they describe. The melting point refers to the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid, while the boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is called the boiling point?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas. 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