What Does the Break Point Look Like on a Cooling Curve?

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The cooling curve of a mixture of two liquids, A and B, features a distinct break point where solid A begins to form, followed by an arrest point where both solids A and B crystallize together. The break point is crucial for identifying the transition from liquid to solid for one component before the other solidifies. While laboratory manuals may reference this break, some academic texts, like the physical chemistry textbook mentioned, may not include it. Understanding the visual representation of these points on a cooling curve is essential for accurate analysis. Identifying the break point is key for studying phase transitions in mixtures.
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In a cooling curve of a single substance there is a thermal arrest point where the liquid turns into solid. My laboratory manual mentions that in a cooling curve containing two liquids (A + B), in addition to the arrest there is a second point called a "break". It says the point at which solid A forms is called the break and the point at which solid A and B form together is the arrest. My physical chemistry textbook does not mention the break. My question is: what does the break point look like on a cooling curve? I need to be able to identify it.
 
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