Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Solids, liquids and gases

Solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The freezing point of decane is $-30 \text{C}$ and its boiling point is $174 \text{C}$. A small sample of decane is put into an open beaker and left in an oven at a temperature of $120 \text{C}$ at atmospheric pressure for $24$ hours. What occurs to the sample of decane?

  • AIt boils.
  • BIt evaporates.
  • CIt melts.
  • DIt sublimes.

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