Question

Which sentence describes an example of sublimation?

A.Dew forms on leaves on a cold morning.
B.Liquid deodorant sprayed on a person’s body evaporates.
C.Dry ice changes to carbon dioxide when kept in an open container.
D.Ice cream in a bowl melts.
E.Water vapor condenses on a cold surface and forms droplets.

Answer 1

An example of sublimation is when a dry ice changes to carbon dioxide when kept in an open container. Sublimation is a change from solid phase to gas phase without passing through the liquid state. In this example, it is clear that the dry ice is solid form and it evaporates as gas without passing through the liquid state.