JAMB Chemistry 1990 Question 2

Question 2

Kinetic Theory and States of Matter

Changes in the physical states of a chemical substance T are shown in the scheme below.
The letters X, Y and Z respectively represent

Diagram for this question
  1. A.sublimation, condensation and freezing
  2. B.sublimation, vapourization and solidification
  3. C.freezing, condensation and sublimation
  4. D.evaporation, liquefaction and solidification
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Answer: A (sublimation, condensation and freezing)

Explanation

X goes straight from solid to gas (sublimation), Y goes from gas to liquid (condensation) and Z goes from liquid to solid (freezing).