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The table shows the melting points of the elements sodium to argon in Period 3.
| Element | Na | Mg | Al | Si | P | S | Cl | Ar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point / K | 371 | 922 | 933 | 1687 | 317 | 388 | 172 | 84 |
Explain the trend in melting point from sodium to argon.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity
The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity: explain question
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