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Physics ~If a tree (or any organic object) were placed in a vacuum...?

So my friend and I were sitting at a table and he asked me this question. Hopefully Reddit will have an answer! Help solve this lunch break dispute.

If one was able to place a tree within a vacuum, and then raise the temperature, would the tree melt?
 
Honestly any organic object could be substituted but hey let's go with a tree.

Edit: Many thanks!
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It wouldn't melt. Most organic structures would break down in what is known as thermolysis at a lower temperature than their melting point. 

Your tree would probably give off carbon dioxide along with water and sulfurous compounds and end up as a chunk of carbon.