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What is the name for the phase transition where a substance goes directly from a solid to a gas without passing through a liquid phase?

A) Condensation
B) Evaporation
C) Sublimation
D) Melting

Explanation

Sublimation is a physical process where a solid changes directly into a gas, bypassing the liquid state. A common example is dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) turning into gaseous carbon dioxide.

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