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Standard state

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Definition

This gives the standard state and colour (gas, solid, or liquid) of the element under ambient conditions (defined here as 298 K, about 25°C).

Units

None

Notes

The standard state is inferred from the melting and boiling points of the element.

Literature sources

  1. Derived from melting and boiling points of the element.

 

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