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Mothballs slowly give off fumes that deter moths, and so shrink over time.
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Mothballs contain a substance called naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which slowly evaporates when exposed to air. This process is known as sublimation, where a solid transforms directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase. As the mothballs evaporate, they gradually disappear, leaving behind no residue or physical remnants.
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Why do mothballs disappear slowly EXPLAIN?
its a type of evaporation when the air would slowly evaporate and takes the cotton whith it slowly disapearing
Why do the mothballs in a clothes closet gradually disappear over time?
That is how they work: the insecticidal balls are made of para-dichlorobenzene (PDB, C6H4Cl2), an aromatic which will turn to vapor (sublime) at room temperature. The chemical is also used in urinal deodorizing cakes. Previously, mothballs had been made from the related chemical naphthalene, which has been identified as likely to be carcinogenic in humans.
Is there liquid mothballs?
no
Why mothballs disappear quickly?
Mothballs are usually a solid substance called dichlorobenzene, which sublimates directly into a gas. It has no liquid state. So, it doesn't make a mess, which makes it desirable to have around clothes. However, the gas it produces, while being fatal to moths, is not that good for humans either; it's a neurotoxin. So don't hang out in your closet for too long.
Explain why naphthalene or moth balls disappear without wetting the clothes?
Naphthalene or moth balls sublimate(change from a solid to a gas) so they can "disappear" without wetting the clothes.
Why do mothballs disappear slowly EXPLAIN?
its a type of evaporation when the air would slowly evaporate and takes the cotton whith it slowly disapearing
Mothballs disappear over time is it a chemical change?
It is a Physical Change.
Why do mothballs disappear at room temperature?
This process is called Sublimination which means a solid state changes to a gaseous state.
Are mothballs legally sold?
Mothballs are legally sold for use of the purposes listed on the label. It is illegal to use mothballs for other purposes including using mothballs in gardens.
Is mothballs disappear over time a chemical change?
It is a Physical Change.
How many hours do a mothballs melt?
Bleh. Mothballs are gross.
How would you use the word Mothballs in a sentence?
As I opened the wardrobe, mothballs fell out.
Why do the mothballs in a clothes closet gradually disappear over time?
That is how they work: the insecticidal balls are made of para-dichlorobenzene (PDB, C6H4Cl2), an aromatic which will turn to vapor (sublime) at room temperature. The chemical is also used in urinal deodorizing cakes. Previously, mothballs had been made from the related chemical naphthalene, which has been identified as likely to be carcinogenic in humans.
Explain why the mass of a candle does not disappear while burning?
Because of the law of conversation of mass
Does mothballs cause nose bleeds?
I have never known mothballs to cause nose bleeds.
What happens if you don't put enough baking soda in the mothballs?
the mothballs will fly away
Will mothballs chase away wasps?
While it is not proven that mothballs will keep wasps away, there is evidence that they do. Mothballs also seem to keep small rodents away too.
