What is it meant by change of state in chemistry?

1 Answer
Dec 20, 2017

A change in state refers to the changing of the arrangement and bonding between particles (and thus shape) of a substance at a given temperature.

Explanation:

A gas can condense to become a liquid and a liquid can freeze to become a solid.

Equally, a solid can melt to become a liquid and a liquid can boil to become a gas.