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Can ice be melted merely by applying pressure? Explain your answer.
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A phase diagram is a graphical representation of the physical states of a substance under different conditions of temperature and pressure. In the phase diagram of water, the solid phase (ice) and the liquid phase (water) are separated by a boundary line with a Show more…
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