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The process of a solid changing directly into a gas without becoming a liquid is called?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Evaporation
  2. Condensation
  3. Sublimation
  4. Fusion

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sublimation

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Sublimation šŸ“š Explanation: Sublimation occurs in substances where the atmospheric pressure is too low for the liquid phase to be stable at certain temperatures. Common examples include dry ice (solid $CO_2$), mothballs (naphthalene), and camphor, all of which shrink over time as they turn into vapor. The reverse process, where a gas turns directly into a solid, is known as deposition.