Section: Thermodynamics | Type: MSQ | Marks: 2
For a pure substance that expands on freezing, which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
- A. Temperature of the liquid phase can be lower than the temperature at the triple point
- B. Critical pressure is equal to the pressure at the triple point
- C. Highest pressure at which the vapour phase can exist is the pressure at the triple point
- D. Highest temperature at which solid-liquid phase change can happen is the temperature at the triple point
Answer: A. Temperature of the liquid phase can be lower than the temperature at the triple point; D. Highest temperature at which solid-liquid phase change can happen is the temperature at the triple point