Which of the following is true regarding phase changes?

A) Energy is released when going from higher to lower energy state.
B) Energy is required to go from a higher to lower energy state.
C) All phase changes involve the release of energy.
D) All phase changes require energy absorption.


A) Energy is released when going from higher to lower energy state.

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