Extreme pressure can indeed convert gases into liquids or solids, as demonstrated by the phase behavior of substances like water and nitrogen. When pressure is applied to water vapor, it transitions to liquid water and, with further pressure, can become ice. In the case of liquid nitrogen, the pressure at room temperature must be evaluated against its phase diagram to determine the boundary conditions between liquid and solid states. Understanding these principles is essential for manipulating states of matter effectively.
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