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The solid material in the beaker is then heated in a bunsen burner flame. As the solid is heated, it begins to melt and a reddish brown liquid forms. The liquid flows freely. The melting point is 113 degrees Celsius. At this temperature the liquid consists of S8 molecules slightly farther apart and more randomly arranged than in the solid.

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