Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Indium
A very detailed look at the element Indium, a member of the Boron Group.
Environmental Chemistry
Periodic Table of Elements: Thallium
A very detailed look at the element Thallium, a member of the Boron Group.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Boiling Point Elevation
A good explanation of boiling point elevation.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Melting Point
Wikipedia offers a brief description of the term, "Melting point," including hyperlinked terms.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Boiling Point
A scientific explanation of what a boiling point is, the factors that can alter a liquid's boiling point, changes of state that occur at the boiling point, and how the normal boiling point relates to a liquid's vapor pressure. (Updated:...
State University of New York
State University of New York: Boiling Points of Simple Organic Compounds
This simulation explores the effects of molecular structure on normal boiling points for a series of related organic compounds.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
The University of Waterloo: The Heating Curve
The heat of vaporization along with several other thermal properties are explained. Sample problems are given. Illustrations.
Other
Elmhurst College: Virtual Chembook: What Are Physical Properties and Changes?
Brief descriptions of physical properties, physical changes, and the process of sublimation. The three states of matter, melting point, and boiling point are described. There is one link on the page, which leads to an explanation of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Labeling a Phase Change Diagram
This lesson will introduce a phase change diagram for water, relating energy to progress of a phase change, with labeling including specific heat values, heat of fusion value and heat of vaporization value.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Boiling
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers boiling point.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: How Hot Is Boiling Water on Mt. Everest?
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this activity, observe the relationship between elevation, boiling point, and atmospheric pressure. Then answer a self-correcting challenge question.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Freezing Point and Boiling Point Constants of Water
This video tutorial reviews the freezing point and boiling point constants of water. [1:19]
University of Sydney (Australia)
University of Sydney: Structure and Properties of Materials/thermal Physics
An exhaustive set of "lecture notes" on various topics in thermal physics (including thermal expansion). Explanations are well done and more interesting than most. Includes both a mathematical and conceptual treatment of topics. Humor,...
University of Florida
Chem. 2041 Lecture Notes: The Forces Between Molecules
A discussion of the variety of forces which hold molecules together. The relative strengths of these forces for the various states of matter is discussed. The effect of such forces on the boiling points and other phase change...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Kaap De Goede Hoop: Why Do Changes in State Take Place?
Zander is on a camping trip. Join him, and help him learn about boiling and melting points.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Boiling at Reduced Pressure
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of the dependency of the boiling point upon pressure. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Collaborative Projects: International Boiling Point Project
The Stevens Institute of Technology has provided this great site with information on boiling points. Classes from around the nation have been encouraged to register, conduct a boiling experiment and post their data. The object is to...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Properties of Fresh Water and Sea Water
Learners set up three demonstrations to observe the properties of water. They explore the boiling point of water, the freezing point of water, and the ability of water to store heat.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Kitchen Chemistry: Salt and the Boiling Point [Pdf]
An experiment where students test how the boiling point of water is affected by adding salt. The experiment is well laid out with pictures that show how to perform the experiment.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Intermolecular Attractions and Boiling Point
The temperature at which substances boil is determined by intermolecular attractions. Explore how these forces affect a substance's boiling point.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Boiling
A module reviewing over how vaporization occurs and its difference from evaporation. Also, review over the definition of boiling point. Module includes a video, pictures, explanation, and review questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Around the World
[Free Registration/Login Required] Travel around the world to different locations and explore the relationship between altitude, vapor pressure, and boiling point.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Boiling Point of Polar and Nonpolar Substances
Control the temperature and observe the impact on the motion and interactions between particles. Compare the interactions between nonpolar molecules and between polar molecules to see how polarity affects the boiling point of substances...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: What Makes Water Special?
Activity 2 investigates Why is water different from other liquids? This activity will discover the properties of different liquids. Students will explore what makes honey gooey and thicker than water. And why some liquids evaporate...