Which phase change is an exothermic process?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a specific phase change that releases heat to the surroundings, indicating it is an exothermic process. Examples include freezing or condensation.
Answer
Freezing, condensation, and deposition.
Freezing, condensation, and deposition are exothermic phase changes.
Answer for screen readers
Freezing, condensation, and deposition are exothermic phase changes.
More Information
Exothermic processes release heat as a substance transitions to a more ordered state, such as from gas to liquid or from liquid to solid.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse endothermic and exothermic processes, as their names and the concepts can be easily mixed up.
Sources
- Which phase change is an example of an exothermic process? - homework.study.com
- 11.4: Phase Changes - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Solved Which phases change is an exothermic process? - Chegg - chegg.com
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