Question

What is the principle of sublimation?

Answer 1

Sublimation:

• The change of a solid state directly into its vapour state without passing through the liquid state is called sublimation.
• This method is used to separate a solid-solid mixture.
• For example, naphthalene, ammonium chloride, iodine, etc.

Principle:

• The process of sublimation is used to separate a mixture containing a constituent that sublimes.