Question

Deposition occurs when a gas changes to a solid. Which statement is true about deposition?

Thermal energy is released by the solid.


Thermal energy is absorbed by the gas.


Thermal energy is absorbed by the liquid.


Thermal energy is released by the gas.

Answer 1

Thermal energy is released by the gas.

Step-by-step explanation:

Deposition is a phase transition in which a gas changes to a solid without passing through the liquid phase. During deposition, the particles in the gas lose energy and slow down, allowing them to come together and form a solid. This process releases thermal energy, which is the energy associated with the movement of atoms and molecules.