I can evaporate but not disappear, I can cool but not freeze. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about transitions in matter.
Answer
A phase
Explanation
A phase refers to the distinct forms that different states of matter take on, like vaporization.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A phase.
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