Which outcome occurs when rapid depressurization follows propane tank’s liquid phase?

A)Adiabatic cooling induces self-refrigeration✓

B)Isothermal expansion increases vapor pressure

C)Superheated vapor phase becomes unstable

D)Endothermic reaction increases internal energy

💡 Explanation

Adiabatic cooling occurs because rapid expansion leads to a temperature drop, where the internal energy decreases as propane evaporates. Therefore, the system self-refrigerates, rather than undergo isothermal expansion or an endothermic reaction which would require heat input.

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Which outcome occurs when rapid depressurization follows propane tank’s liquid phase?

💡 Explanation

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