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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when applying rapid, uniform compression to supercooled liquid until well below its crystallization temperature?
A)Homogeneous nucleation initiates crystallization✓
B) Viscosity decreases, promoting molecular mobility
C)Pressure-induced melting occurs spontaneously
D)Amorphous solid forms, preventing crystallization
💡 Explanation
When rapid compression is applied, homogeneous nucleation occurs because pressure drives molecules closer together, increasing the probability of nuclei forming and triggering crystallization. Therefore, homogeneous nucleation initiates crystallization, rather than other incorrect options that wouldn't lead to crystal formation under these conditions.
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