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What is a change of state?
What is a change of state?
A change of state refers to the transformation of a substance from one physical state to another, such as from solid to liquid, liquid to gas, or vice versa.
What are the factors that can cause a change of state?
What are the factors that can cause a change of state?
The factors that can cause a change of state include temperature, pressure, and the presence of other substances.
Give an example of a change of state and explain the process involved.
Give an example of a change of state and explain the process involved.
An example of a change of state is the melting of ice. When ice is heated, it absorbs energy and its molecules gain enough kinetic energy to overcome the intermolecular forces holding them in a solid state. As a result, the ice melts and becomes water in its liquid state.
