Which of the following statements about the state of substances is correct?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation:
The state of a substance depends on both temperature and pressure. Changes in either of these factors can cause a substance to change from a solid to a liquid, a liquid to a gas, or vice versa.
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Option 1 is incorrect because pressure alone does not determine the state.
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Option 2 is incorrect because temperature alone does not determine the state.
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Option 3 is correct because both pressure and temperature influence the state of a substance.
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Option 4 is incorrect because state changes are affected by both pressure and temperature.
Answer: Option 3