The substance X normally exists in a physical state which can flow easily but does not fill its vessel completely. It also turns anhydrous copper sulphate blue. When substance X is cooled excessively, it changes into a substance Y which has a fixed shape as well as a fixed volume. If, however, the substance X is heated strongly, it changes into a substance Z which has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.

(a) Name the substances (i) X (ii) Y and (iii) Z.


(b) What is the process of conversion of X into Y known as?


(c) At which temperature X gets converted into Y?


(d) What is the process of conversion of X into Z known as?


(e) At which temperature X gets converted into Z?

(a) (i) Water

(ii) Ice


(iii) Steam


(b) Freezing


(c) 0°C


(d) Boiling (or Vaporisation)


(e) 100°C


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