Answer to Question #204765 in Chemistry for Master j

Question

Using the kinetic particle theory, describe the interconversion between the three physical states of water.

Answer 1

The phenomenon of change from one state of matter to another, and then back to the original state is called the Interconversion of states of matter. It is affected by changes in the conditions such as - changing the temperature.

When heat energy is supplied to ice it changes into water and then to vapor. If we cool the steam it gets converted into water and further cooling of water changes into ice. Here the heat energy is used up in changing the state of matter.