Which of the following figures accurately depicts the inter-conversion of the three states of matter?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. b.
Figure (b) correctly labels all the phase changes and their corresponding directions between Solid, Liquid, and Gas states:
- Fusion (Melting): Solid to Liquid
- Solidification (Freezing): Liquid to Solid
- Vaporization (Evaporation/Boiling): Liquid to Gas
- Condensation: Gas to Liquid
- Sublimation: Solid directly to Gas
- Deposition: Gas directly to Solid