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Originally Posted by CarolinaCalvinist  Not in all cases. What if the qualification of the triple point were added? At a temperature of 213.16 kelvins and pressure of 611.73 pascals pure water, pure ice and pure water vapor can coexist in a stable equilibrium. One in essence, three in form of matter. |
I thought of that too, but I'm not sure how to describe that in a way a kid could understanding. And are the water molecules actually existing in three states, or constantly shifting between the three states? Or maybe they are in a state that is between those states. What are the properties of pure water under those circumstances? I used to know this but it's been a while.