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Ch.11 - Liquids & Phase Changes
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Chapter 11, Problem 64

How many phase transitions did you pass through in Problem 11.62, and what are they?

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Step 1: Identify the initial and final states of the substance in Problem 11.62. Determine the phases involved (e.g., solid, liquid, gas).
Step 2: List the possible phase transitions that can occur between these states. Common phase transitions include melting (solid to liquid), freezing (liquid to solid), vaporization (liquid to gas), condensation (gas to liquid), sublimation (solid to gas), and deposition (gas to solid).
Step 3: Analyze the process described in Problem 11.62 to determine which of these phase transitions actually occur. Consider the conditions such as temperature and pressure changes that might induce these transitions.
Step 4: Count the number of distinct phase transitions that occur as the substance moves from its initial to final state.
Step 5: Summarize the phase transitions identified, providing a brief description of each transition in the context of the problem.
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