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Naphthalene sublimes due to its relatively low melting and boiling points, allowing it to transition directly from a solid to a gas when heated. This process occurs because the intermolecular forces in naphthalene are weak enough to let the molecules escape into the vapor phase without first becoming a liquid. Sublimation is facilitated at room temperature, which is why naphthalene is often found in mothballs, where it gradually releases vapor to repel insects.

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