Which changes of state result in a decrease in the kinetic energy of the particles?


A. sublimation, melting, boiling

B. melting, freezing, evaporation

C. sublimation, deposition, melting

D. deposition, freezing, condensation

1 answer

The changes of state that result in a decrease in the kinetic energy of the particles involve transitioning from a gas to a liquid or solid, or from a liquid to a solid. This includes:

  • Deposition (gas to solid)
  • Freezing (liquid to solid)
  • Condensation (gas to liquid)

Therefore, the correct answer is:

D. deposition, freezing, condensation.