Question

select the correct answer. which sentence describes an example of sublimation? a. dew forms on leaves on a cold morning. b. liquid deodorant sprayed on a persons body evaporates. c. dry ice changes to carbon dioxide gas when kept in an open container. d. ice cream in a bowl melts. e. water vapor condenses on a cold surface and forms droplets.

Explanation:

Sublimation is the process of a solid directly changing to a gas without passing through the liquid state. Dry ice (solid carbon - dioxide) changing to carbon dioxide gas is an example of sublimation. Option A is condensation (gas to liquid), Option B is evaporation (liquid to gas), Option D is melting (solid to liquid), and Option E is condensation (gas to liquid).

Answer:

C. Dry ice changes to carbon dioxide gas when kept in an open container.