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The process by which matter in solid state changes directly to a gaseous state, due to an increase in temperature and/or decrease in pressure is called as ______________.


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Evaporation

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Condensation

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C

Sublimation

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Diffusion

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Solution

The correct option is C

Sublimation


The correct option is Sublimation. It is defined as the process by which a substance in a solid state changes to a gaseous state directly, without converting into liquid, due to increase in temperature and/or decrease in pressure.


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