What happens during sublimation?

Kinetic energy decreases

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Kinetic energy increases

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No movement of particles

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None of above

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Solution

The correct option is B Kinetic energy increases
Sublimation involves overcoming the inter-molecular force of attraction which happens when the molecules get sufficient kinetic energy to break free and hence kinetic energy increases.

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