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  • Iron vs. Carbon Tetrachloride: Comparing Melting Points & Bonding
    Fe (iron) has a much higher melting point than CCl4 (carbon tetrachloride).

    Here's why:

    * Fe (Iron): Iron is a metal with a strong metallic bonding structure. The metallic bonds are strong and require a lot of energy to break, resulting in a high melting point (1538°C).

    * CCl4 (Carbon Tetrachloride): Carbon tetrachloride is a covalent compound. The forces holding CCl4 molecules together are weaker van der Waals forces. These forces are easily overcome by heat, leading to a much lower melting point (-23°C).

    In summary: The strong metallic bonding in iron makes it much more resistant to melting compared to the weak intermolecular forces in carbon tetrachloride.

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