JAMB Physics 1988 Question 19

Question 19

Change of State and Vapours

Which of the following graphs clearly illustrates the temperature change which takes place as a piece of ice at − 10°C is heated slowly?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.A
  2. B.B
  3. C.C
  4. D.D
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Answer: A (A)

Explanation

The temperature rises from −10°C to 0°C, stays at 0°C while the ice melts, rises to 100°C and stays there while the water boils, as in A.