How is sublimation different from solidification ?

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Sublimation refer to the direct conversion of a solid into a gas (or vice versa) whereas solidification refers to the conversion of a liquid into a solid at a particular temperature. In sublimation, there is no intermediate liquid state.
Examples for sublimation are naphthalene balls, dry ice etc. Examples for solidification are freezing of water to form ice in an ice cube tray, solidification of melted candle wax etc.

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What is inter-conversion of matter. Give the meaning of the terms involved in inter conversion of matter.

a) Melting.

b) Vaporization.

c) Liquification or condensation.

d) Solidification or freezing.

e) Sublimation.

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The solid was obtained after solidification of vapours of sublimable compound.

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