Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Physical & Chemical Changes
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Which process describes the change of a solid to a liquid?
A
Condensation
B
Sublimation
C
Evaporation
D
Melting
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Identify the phase change processes involved with solids, liquids, and gases. Each process describes a specific transition between states of matter.
Condensation is the process where a gas changes to a liquid, so it does not describe solid to liquid transition.
Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly to a gas without passing through the liquid phase.
Evaporation is the process where a liquid changes to a gas, so it also does not describe solid to liquid transition.
Melting is the process where a solid absorbs heat and changes into a liquid, which matches the description of solid to liquid transition.
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