2020 · Q21
At the triple point, the substance co-exists in
- 1Liquid phase
- 2Solid phase
- 3Vapour phase
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1,2 and 3
Explanation
The triple point is the unique temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid and vapour phases of a substance coexist in equilibrium — for water, 273.16 K and 611.657 Pa. All three phases are simultaneously present, so statements 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.