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on a Phase Change Diagram at the points B & D, what is taking place? a The Temperature is decreasing b The Phase Change (examples: Melting or Boiling) c The Temperature is increasing d The Phase of Matter (Solid, Liquid, or Gas)
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In a phase change diagram, points B and D typically represent phase transitions where the substance is undergoing a change from one state of matter to another.
- **At point B**, if it is on the sloped line moving from solid to liquid (melting), it indicates a phase change where the solid is turning into a liquid. If it is on the sloped line moving from liquid to gas (boiling), it indicates a phase change from liquid to gas.
- **At point D**, if it is on a sloped line as well, it similarly indicates a phase change.
Therefore, at both points B and D, the correct option would be:
**b. The Phase Change (examples: Melting or Boiling)**
During these points, while the temperature might remain constant, the phase of the substance is changing, which is characteristic of phase transitions.
- **At point B**, if it is on the sloped line moving from solid to liquid (melting), it indicates a phase change where the solid is turning into a liquid. If it is on the sloped line moving from liquid to gas (boiling), it indicates a phase change from liquid to gas.
- **At point D**, if it is on a sloped line as well, it similarly indicates a phase change.
Therefore, at both points B and D, the correct option would be:
**b. The Phase Change (examples: Melting or Boiling)**
During these points, while the temperature might remain constant, the phase of the substance is changing, which is characteristic of phase transitions.
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