Question

exam lesson name: states of matter
exam number: 700698rr
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question 10 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. under normal conditions of temperature and pressure, a liquids gaseous state is called

a. smoke.
b. vapor.
c. ice.
d. water.
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Smoke is a mixture of particles, not the gaseous state of a liquid.
• Option B: Vapor is defined as the gaseous state of a substance that is normally a liquid (or solid) under normal temperature and pressure conditions.
• Option C: Ice is the solid state of water, not gaseous.
• Option D: Water is the liquid state, not gaseous.

So the correct answer is the one that matches the definition of a liquid's gaseous state.

Answer:

B. vapor