O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/O/N/20

Explanation
Phases of matter depend on temperature vs. melting and boiling points
Steps:
- Substance is solid below melting point (-17°C), liquid from -17°C to 117°C, gas above 117°C.
- Compare -10°C to phase points: -10°C > -17°C and -10°C < 117°C, so liquid.
- Compare 110°C to phase points: 110°C > -17°C and 110°C < 117°C, so liquid.
Why C is correct:
- No option matches both liquid; C is closest if assuming 110°C exceeds boiling point, but per definition, temperatures between melting and boiling yield liquid.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Solid at -10°C ignores -10°C > -17°C (above melting).
- B: Solid at -10°C ignores -10°C > -17°C (above melting).
- D: Identical to C, so same error on 110°C state.
Final answer: Both liquid
Topic: Melting, boiling and evaporation
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