Determine the incorrect statements using the given phase diagram of water.
A
The triple point is point A. This is the point at which all three phases are in equilibrium with one another
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B
The line AB is the line representing the solid-liquid equilibrium line. Anywhere along this line the substance could melt or freeze
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C
The slope of line AB is negative. This slope indicates that the solid is much denser than the liquid
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D
Line AD represents the phase changes of sublimation and deposition
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E
Line AC represents where the substance would condense and vaporize
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Solution
The correct option is D The slope of line AB is negative. This slope indicates that the solid is much denser than the liquid The option (C) represents the incorrect statements using the given phase diagram of water. The slope of line AB is positive. This slope indicates that the solid is much denser than the liquid.