Question

Explain the trend of melting points in the third period elements Na to Cl. Please help!

Answer 1

Metals tend to have a higher melting point than non metals. So Na would have a higher melting point than CL

Answer 2

But why does silicone have a 1687 melting point? I dont understand how to predict where they would be

Answer 3

Trends aren't always consistent with every element. Here is some good info that may be of use. http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/alevel/module1/trends8.htm

Answer 4

Thank you! this helped alot!

Answer 5

Awesome! :-)