Question

The energy barriers for the two main types of this process differ by the multiplicative factor “2, minus 3 cosine theta, plus cosine cubed theta, all over 4.” The change in volume Gibbs free energy is inversely proportional to the critical radius for this process; objects smaller than that radius fail to undergo this process and are called “embryos.” (15[1])On a specific S-shaped graph of heat flux vs temperature, the “transition” regime separates the “film” regime from a regime named for this process. Because the (*) heterogeneous form of this process is more efficient, many “sites” for this process are provided by Teflon-coated (10[1]-5[1])calcium carbonate chips to facilitate calm boiling. For 10 points, name this first step in the formation of a new phase, exemplified by formation of bubbles in a heated liquid. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: nucleation [prompt on boiling or crystallization BEFORE “regime named for this process”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Adam Silvermannats is supposed to mean you all have gone softColumbia B5815
Kevin Wangmeet the new weird, same as the old weirdOlmo (Bonus) Bagelry10110
Mazin OmerWatching Arthur Delot-Vilain at Chicago Open Made Me Like French People AgainUG Championship Players (and Mazin)101-5
Daniel SheinbergUG Championship Players (and Mazin)Watching Arthur Delot-Vilain at Chicago Open Made Me Like French People Again13110

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