At the Point Marked with a Dot on the Phase

question 16

Multiple Choice

At the point marked with a dot on the phase diagram, the solid will ________

• A) be indistinguishable from the gas.
• B) boil.
• C) melt.
• D) sublime.
• E) liquefy.

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