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Question
Define interconversion of states of matter. What are the two factors responsible for the change of states of matter?
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Solution
The process by which matter changes from one state to another and back to original state, without any change in its chemical composition is called interconversion state of matter.
Two factors responsible for change of state of matter are: change in
(1) Temperature (2) Pressure
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