There is a large temperature interval between the melting point and the boiling point of...

Chemistry

JAMB 1992

There is a large temperature interval between the melting point and the boiling point of a metal because?

A. metals have very high melting points
B. metals conduct heat very repaidly
C. melting does not break the metalic bond but boiling does
D. the crystal lattice of metals is easily broken

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The significant difference between a metal's melting and boiling points stems from the strength of the metallic bonds and the energy required to break those bonds during phase transitions. Melting involves loosening the attractive forces, while boiling requires complete breakage of those forces, demanding more energy.

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