Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18
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.