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Question: Which of the following levels represents the solid phase of the substance? ![](https://www.vedantu...

Which of the following levels represents the solid phase of the substance?

(A) Level A
(B) Level B
(C) Level C
(D) Level D
(E) Level E

Explanation

Solution

A phase diagram is a graphical representation of a substance's physical states under various temperature and pressure circumstances. Pressure is on the x-axis and temperature is on the y-axis in this phase diagram. A phase change occurs when we cross the lines or curves on the phase diagram. Furthermore, on the lines or curves, two states of the substance coexist in equilibrium.

Complete answer:
When heat is provided to a substance, its temperature rises and follows the level A. however, as more heat is given to the substance, its temperature does not rise as much since it is (level B) a change of state of substance, similar to how level D demonstrates change of state. We know that when heat is applied to a substance, the order of state change is solid to liquid, liquid to gas, thus level A will represent the solid phase, level C and level E will represent the liquid and the gaseous phase respectively.
Hence option A) level A is the correct option.

Note:
Pressure is on the x-axis and temperature is on the y-axis in a typical phase diagram. As you move around the phase diagram, you'll learn more about the many phases of matter. The relative densities of the phases are revealed by moving along a constant temperature line. The relative energy of the phases are shown by moving along a constant pressure line.