Determining the Normal Melting Point & Normal Boiling Point :
Determining the Normal Melting Point & Normal Boiling Point Plot a line across at standard atmospheric pressure
Where it crosses solid-liquid equilibrium Normal Melting Point
Where it crosses liquid-vapor equilibrium Normal Boiling Point Image from http://www.chemguide.co.uk/physical/phaseeqia/phasediags.html
Phase Diagram for Water :
Phase Diagram for Water Solid-liquid equilibrium line has a negative slope
Highly unusual
Due to molecular structure
As pressure is increased, melting point decreases
Real-world application?
Ice Skating Image from http://www.chemguide.co.uk/physical/phaseeqia/phasediags.html
Phase Diagram for H2O (labeled) :
Phase Diagram for H2O (labeled) Image from http://www.chemguide.co.uk/physical/phaseeqia/phasediags.html
Phase Diagram for CO2 :
Phase Diagram for CO2 Image from http://www.chemguide.co.uk/physical/phaseeqia/phasediags.html