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Phase Transition Definition

Chemistry Glossary Definition of Phase Transition

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This diagram illustrates the phase transitions or phase changes between different states of matter.

This diagram illustrates the different phase transitions or phase changes between different states of matter.

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Definition: The transformation of a system from one phase to another. A phase transition is characterized by a significant change in one or more physical property.

Examples: freezing of a liquid into a solid, vaporization of a liquid into a gas

Also Known As: Phase Change

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