Question
Which of the following statements best describes the process of VAPORIZATION? A working fluid In the solid state is heated at a constant pressure until any further addition of heal converts the solid to a liquid. A working fluid in the liquid slate is heated at a constant pressure until any further addition of hear converts the liquid to a gas A working fluid m the vapor state is cooled at a constant pressure until it liquefies A working fluid m the liquid state is cooled at a constant pressure until it solidifies.
Explanation / Answer
b) A working fluid in the liquid state is heated at a constant pressure until any further addition of heat converts the liquid to gas.
Vaporization of an element or compound is a phase transition from the liquid phase to vapor.