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Over time moth balls will lose their smell and eventually evaporate. To make moth balls last longer keep them in a tightly sealed plastic bag.

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What property of napththalene balls allows it to be used in moth balls for cloth protection?

Naphthalene balls, or moth balls, contain naphthalene which is a strong insecticide and repellent that helps deter moths and other insects from damaging clothes. The strong odor of naphthalene is effective in keeping pests away from stored garments.


Explain why naphthalene or moth balls disappear without wetting the clothes?

Naphthalene (moth balls) sublimes, which means it transitions from a solid to a gas without going through a liquid phase. This process occurs due to the substance's high vapor pressure at room temperature, causing it to evaporate directly into the air. As a result, naphthalene can disappear from clothes without leaving any visible residue.


What are the four substances that sublime?

Carbon dioxide (CO2), iodine (I2), "moth balls," which are mostly naphthalene (C10H8), and arsenic (As) at really high temperatures.


Which phase transition occurs when moth balls slowly become smaller and eventually disappear?

The moth balls get smaller by the process of evaporation. Due to the health risks of 1,4-dichlorobenzene (newer type), and flammability of naphthalene (older type), other substances like camphor are sometimes used.


What advantages and disadvantages of a Yucca plant and yucca moth?

The Yucca plant and yucca moth have a mutualistic relationship where the moth pollinates the plant and lays its eggs in the plant's ovaries. This relationship benefits both species as the plant receives pollination while the moth's larvae feed on some of the plant's seeds. However, this relationship can also have disadvantages, such as potential damage to the plant's seeds and the possibility of the moth overpopulating and harming the plant population.