Which one of the following is an incorrect statement?
(a) Evaporation takes place at all temperatures.
(b) Evaporation causes a change in state.
(c) Evaporation takes place at a fixed temperature.
(d) Evaporation is a slow process.

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Solution

(c) Evaporation takes place at a fixed temperature.
It can take place at variable temperatures.

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