67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022
The temperature point at which the solid, liquid and gaseous states may stay together is known as
aBoiling point
bMelting point
cFreezing point
dTriple point✓ Correct
eNone of the above / more than one of the above
Explanation
The fixed temperature and pressure at which a substance remains in equilibrium in all three states (solid, liquid, and gas) at the same time is called the triple point. Example: Triple point of water—Temperature = 0.01°C and pressure = 611 Pa
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