Question

question 6 of 10 what happens at the triple point of water? a. all distinct phases cease to exist. b. all liquid is converted to gas. c. solid, liquid, and gas exist together. d. all solid is converted to liquid.

Explanation:

The triple - point of a substance is the temperature and pressure at which the three phases (solid, liquid, and gas) co - exist in equilibrium. For water, at the triple - point, solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor) exist together.

Answer:

C. Solid, liquid, and gas exist together.