Question

Select the correct statement from the following options.

(a) The transformation of solid to liquid is called melting and the reverse process is called freezing

(b) The transformation of solid to liquid is called freezing and the reverse process is called melting

(c) The transformation of liquid to solid is called melting and the reverse process is called freezing

(d) None of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me in exam.

Enquiry is from Melting Point in section Criteria of Purity and Characterisation of Materials of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) The transformation of solid to liquid is called melting and the reverse process is called freezing

To elaborate: The transformation of solid to liquid is called melting and the reverse process is called freezing.