The Phase Diagram for Xenon Has a Solid-Liquid Curve with a Positive

question 83

Multiple Choice

The phase diagram for xenon has a solid-liquid curve with a positive slope. Which of the following is true?

• A) Solid xenon has a higher density than liquid xenon.
• B) Solid xenon has the same density as liquid xenon.
• C) The phase diagram cannot be used to predict which phase of xenon is denser.
• D) Freezing xenon is an endothermic process.
• E) None of the above statements is true.

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