Question

__________ diagrams represent the phase behavior of mixtures containing three components.

(a) Ternary phase

(b) Tertiary phase

(c) Tri phase

(d) Term phase

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) Ternary phase

Explanation: The ternary phase represents the behavior of three components in a mixture with a triangular diagram. These diagrams provide the data which is precise and accurate of the various components.