Brian made this table to organize his notes on changes of state.

\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline \multicolumn{1}{|c|}{Change of State} & \multicolumn{1}{c|}{Energy Change} \\
\hline melting & gain \\
\hline freezing & lose \\
\hline deposition & gain \\
\hline condensation & lose \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Which change of state has the wrong energy change listed?

A. condensation
B. deposition
C. melting
D. freezing



Answer :

To determine which change of state has the wrong energy change listed, let's review the correct energy changes for all the states of matter mentioned.

1. Melting:
- This is the process where a solid turns into a liquid.
- It requires energy to break the bonds holding the solid together.
- Correct energy change: Gain.

2. Freezing:
- This is the process where a liquid turns into a solid.
- Energy is released as the liquid solidifies and forms bonds.
- Correct energy change: Lose.

3. Deposition:
- This is the process where a gas turns directly into a solid without becoming liquid.
- Energy is released during deposition as the gas particles lose energy and form a solid.
- Correct energy change: Lose.

4. Condensation:
- This is the process where a gas turns into a liquid.
- Energy is released as the gas particles come together to form a liquid.
- Correct energy change: Lose.

Reviewing Brian's table:
- Melting: gain (correct)
- Freezing: lose (correct)
- Deposition: gain (incorrect, should be lose)
- Condensation: lose (correct)

The correct energy change for deposition is "lose" rather than "gain".

Therefore, the change of state with the wrong energy change listed in Brian's table is deposition.