🔋college physics i – introduction review

key term - Sublimation

Definition

Sublimation is the phase change where a substance transitions directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase. It occurs when the molecules of the solid gain enough energy to overcome intermolecular forces and enter the gas phase.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Sublimation requires an input of energy, known as latent heat, which is absorbed by the substance as it changes phase.
  2. Common examples of substances that undergo sublimation include dry ice (solid CO2) and iodine crystals.
  3. The process can be described using the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, which relates the pressure and temperature during phase transitions.
  4. Sublimation occurs under certain conditions of temperature and pressure, typically at low pressures or high temperatures relative to the substance’s triple point.
  5. In thermodynamics, sublimation is an endothermic process because it absorbs heat from its surroundings.

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