Triple Point

Definition

The triple point of a substance is the unique set of conditions at which all three phases (solid, liquid, and gas) exist in equilibrium.

Related terms

Phase Equilibrium: This refers to when two or more phases of a substance coexist without any change. Like standing still at that intersection without moving towards any specific terrain.

Melting Point:

The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid under atmospheric pressure. It's like the boundary between the desert and ocean in our analogy.

Boiling Point:

The temperature at which a liquid turns into vapor under specific environmental pressure. It's like the boundary between ocean and sky in our analogy.