Question 2

Define the following terms:

(i) Melting

(ii) Boiling

(iii) Boiling point

(iv) Condensation

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(i) Melting: The conversion of solid to liquid by heating.

(ii) Boiling: The conversion of liquid to a gas by heating.

(iii) Boiling point: The temperature at which liquid converts into a gas is called its boiling point.

(iv) The conversion of a gas to liquid by cooling.

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Question 2 Define the following terms: (i) Melting (ii) Boiling (iii) Boiling point (iv) Condensation

(i) Melting: The conversion of solid to liquid by heating. (ii) Boiling: The conversion of liquid to a gas by heating. (iii) Boiling point: The temperature at which liquid converts into a gas is called its boiling point. (iv) The conversion of a gas to liquid by cooling.

Question 2

Define the following terms:

(i) Melting

(ii) Boiling

(iii) Boiling point

(iv) Condensation

(i) Melting: The conversion of solid to liquid by heating.

(ii) Boiling: The conversion of liquid to a gas by heating.

(iii) Boiling point: The temperature at which liquid converts into a gas is called its boiling point.

(iv) The conversion of a gas to liquid by cooling.