Question

1. which would melt first, germanium with a melting point of 1210 k or gold with a melting point of 1064°c?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert gold's melting - point to Kelvin

The conversion formula from Celsius to Kelvin is $K = ^{\circ}C+ 273.15$. For gold with a melting - point of $1064^{\circ}C$, we have $T_{gold}=1064 + 273.15=1337.15\ K$.

Step2: Compare the melting - points

Germanium has a melting - point of $T_{germanium}=1210\ K$, and gold has a melting - point of $T_{gold}=1337.15\ K$. Since $1210\ K<1337.15\ K$.

Answer:

Germanium would melt first.