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Note: the term for the changing of a gas to a solid is condensation.

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Which term describes the conversion of a solid directly to a gas without passing through a liquid?

Sublimation is the term used to describe the process of a solid substance changing directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase. This occurs when the pressure is lower than the substance's triple point pressure.


What is The name used when a solid goes to a gas?

The phase of solid to gas is called sublimation.


When are the terms melting point and freezing point used?

The term "melting point" is used to describe the temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid. The term "freezing point" is used to describe the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid.


Is the term used for water when it is in the solid state.?

The term used for water in its solid state is "ice." Ice forms when water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) or lower. It is less dense than liquid water, which is why ice floats.


Does sublimation also mean turning from a gas straight to a solid?

The word 'sublimation' can be used two different ways in relation to gas/solid phase changes.1- Sublimation is the direct conversion of a solid to gas.The reverse process, gas to solid, is referred to as deposition.2- However, the term 'sublimation' is also used for a process for purifying a solid by heating it in an apparatus to make it turn into a gas (sublimation) and then cooling the gas back to a solid on a special cold surface (deposition). The impurities are left behind and the purified solid is gathered from the collecting area.The whole process is referred to as 'subliming' or 'sublimation', with the 'deposition' part just accepted as part of the process. This technique dates back to the alchemists.So sublimation can mean:-the change of a solid to gas or-a purifying process that features both sublimation and deposition.The term 'sublimation' is not used to mean a gas to solid change all by itself.

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Why vapour are same as gas?

Vapour and gas are not same.A substance which under ordinary conditions is a solid or a liquid,but under specific conditions is gaseous is called a vapour. For example,water vapour,sulphur vapour,etc. However, a substance which under ordinary conditions is gaseous ,is called a gas. for example,Oxygen,Nitrogen,etc


What is sublimation used for?

sublimation is a process in which a solid is directly converted to its vapour phase without facing liquid phase.


What is the term used to describe the constant temperature at which a pure liquid changes to a vapour?

Boiling point


Which term describes the conversion of a solid directly to a gas without passing through a liquid?

Sublimation is the term used to describe the process of a solid substance changing directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase. This occurs when the pressure is lower than the substance's triple point pressure.


A term used for solid earth?

ecolgy


What is the term used to describe the constant temperature at which a pure liquid changes to vapour?

Boiling point


What is pressure vapour?

Vapour pressure is the pressure of the steam of a substance at a certain temperature. This does not automatically mean that the substance is completely evaporated. When the vapour pressure reaches the surrounding (atmospheric) pressure, the substance starts to boil or sublimate. Also at very low temperatures, even when the substance is in solid state, a certain amount of substance already exists as vapour. Though, for the most substances, the proportion of vapour is very small compared to the solid portion. Finally, a substance does not have to melt before it evaporates. This is called sublimation and occurs, e.g., when solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) is used: It will evaporate directly from the solid state (under normal ambient physical conditions), because, with rising temperature, the vapour pressure is already exceeding the atmospheric pressure before the melting point is reached. For details, have a look at the provided link.


What word is used when a solid is turned into a liquid?

Melting is the term used when a solid is turned into a liquid by increasing its temperature.


What would you describe actone in the gaseous state as vapor or a gas?

In the gaseous state, acetone is considered a gas. The term "vapor" is typically used to describe the gaseous state of substances that are normally in a solid or liquid state at room temperature, while "gas" refers to substances that are typically gaseous at room temperature.


What term is used to describe the solid surface of the earth?

lithosphere


How is vapour used in a sentence?

The water vapour condensed on the windows. The vapour rising off the acid made me choke.


What is the term used to describe a solid object that accumutates a charge in one limited area?

The term used to describe a solid object that accumulates a charge in one limited area is "charged object" or "electrified object".