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Question

On heating, the quantity of water in pan keeps on decreasing due to _______.

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condensation
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solidification
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evaporation
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melting
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Solution

The correct option is C evaporation
On heating, the state of water changes from liquid to gas. This process of conversion of water to water vapour is called evaporation. The vapours thus formed, escape out in the atmosphere. This results in a decrease in the water level in the pan.

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