Question

The change of state from solid to liquid is called

• A. Vaporization
• B. Fusion
• C. Solidification
• D. Liquefaction

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Fusion

Explanation of correct option:

B: Fusion

Fusion is a process in which solid changes into a liquid state at some fixed temperature.

Explanation of incorrect option(s):

A: Vaporization

Vaporization can be defined as the heating of liquid to change into a vapour state at some fixed temperature.

C: Solidification

The phase changing of liquid or gas to a solid mass is called solidification.

D: Liquefaction

The process during which vapours on cooling change into a liquid state at some fixed temperature is called liquefaction.

Hence, option(B) is correct.