Question
Which row gives the correct name for each change of state shown?
| change of state | ||
gas to liquid | liquid to solid | solid to liquid | |
A | condensation | melting | solidification |
B | condensation | solidification | melting |
C | evaporation | melting | solidification |
D | evaporation | solidification | melting |
Answer/Explanation
Ans: B
Interconversion of three states of matter: Any state of matter can be converted into other states with the help of temperature or pressure.
(A) Solid to Liquid→ Fusion
(B)Liquid to Gas→Vaporisation
(C)Gas to liquid→Condensation
(D)Liquid to Solid →Solidification
(E) Solid to Gas→Sublimation
(F)Gas to Solid →Sublimation
Question
A student has a syringe which has its open end sealed. The syringe is completely filled with a certain substance, as shown in diagram 1. The student pushes the piston of the syringe in as far as possible, as shown in diagram 2.
What is in the syringe?
A a gas and a liquid
B a solid and a liquid
C a liquid only
D a solid only
Answer/Explanation
Ans: A