When a solid is converted directly to a gas,the change of state is called ________.
A)freezing
B)melting
C)boiling
D)condensation
E)sublimation

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The term "sublimation" refers to the direct change of state from a solid to a gas, without passing through the liquid phase. This occurs when the molecules in the solid gain enough energy to break their intermolecular bonds and become a gas. Examples of substances that can sublime include dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), mothballs (naphthalene), and iodine crystals.

When a Solid Is Converted Directly to a Gas,the Change