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What is the aniline point of kerosene?

The aniline point of kerosene is 60-69 oC.


How many miles are there in 10 degrees?

A degree is about 69 nautical miles, so 690.


Can you wear jeans in 69 degree weather?

Of course, unless you feel hot which probably means you should wear something cooler.


How long is 1 degree for lines of latitude and longitude?

The Earth is not a perfect sphere, and the WGS84 system that we use for degree confluences includes a mathematical model (GRS80) of the Earth as an ellipsoid. Using established GRS80 constants, and the Vincenty Algorithm (PDF document), the distance between degrees of latitude (lines that run east-west) varies from 110.57km (68.71mi) at the equator (0 degrees latitude) to 111.69km (69.40mi) between 89 degrees latitude and the poles. For the purposes of the project, we don't take these variations in the distance between degrees of latitude into account when categorizing degree confluences. Using the same calculation methods, the distance between degrees of longitude (lines that run north-south) varies between 111.32km (69.17mi) at the equator (0 degrees latitude) to 1.95km (1.21mi) at 89 degrees latitude, one degree from the north or south pole. Because the lines of longitude meet at the poles, the distance between degrees of longitude at the poles is zero.


Why does stearic acid melt at 69 C but linoleic acid melts at 5C?

Stearic acid melts at 69°C due to its long, saturated hydrocarbon chain, which allows for strong van der Waals forces between molecules, requiring more energy (heat) to break these interactions. In contrast, linoleic acid has a shorter chain and contains two double bonds, creating kinks that disrupt the packing of molecules and reduce intermolecular forces. This results in a lower melting point of 5°C for linoleic acid. Thus, the presence of saturation and chain length significantly influences their melting points.

Related Questions

What is the melting point of pure stearic acid?

The melting point of pure stearic acid is around 69-72°C.


What is the name of the substance whose melting point is 69 degrees?

Biphenyl (C6H5)2 has a melting point of 69.2 degrees Celsius


What is the melting point of Stearin?

Glacial (pure) stearic acid has a melting/freezing point of 69.6 degrees Celsius or 157 degrees Fahrenheit at 100 kPa. An experiment today showed that stearic acid becomes a solid at 51 degrees Celsius. It stops becoming a fully liquid at 54 degrees Celsius; it becomes a mix of sold and liquid.


Does stearic acid have high melting point?

Yes, stearic acid has a high melting point of around 69-71 degrees Celsius. It is a saturated fatty acid that forms a solid white waxy substance at room temperature.


What is cotangent of a 69 degree angle?

cot(69) = 0.3839, approx.


How do you work out a 42 degree angle?

69 degrees


What is the density of diesel at 29 degree Celsius?

69


How wide is a degree of latitude?

111.1 kilometers (69 miles)


How far is one degree at the Arctic Circle?

about 69 miles


How many sides does a regular polygon have if its 15 degree?

69


Is diphenylmethane solid at room temperature?

Well, friend, diphenylmethane is a liquid at room temperature. It has a melting point of around -25 degrees Celsius, so it stays in its liquid form when the room is nice and cozy. Just like how we let our creativity flow freely, diphenylmethane does the same by staying in its liquid state at room temperature.


What is the melting point of fifty percent 2-naphthol and fifty percent benzoic acid?

The melting point of a mixture of 50% 2-naphthol and 50% benzoic acid will depend on the exact proportion of each compound present and any potential interactions between them. However, the melting points of the individual compounds are approximately 122°C for 2-naphthol and 122-123°C for benzoic acid.