I separate but also connect, I can change with pressure, I define states of matter. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider the interface between different states.
Answer
A phase boundary
Explanation
Phase boundaries occur at the transition between different states of matter, like solid and liquid.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A phase boundary.
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