Question
Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide. At room temperature, it changes directly into a gas.
Which of the following describes this change?
A. Evaporation results in a reduction of the mass of carbon dioxide.
B. Freezing occurs due to a decrease in the kinetic energy of the particles.
C. Sublimation occurs due to an increase in the kinetic energy of the particles.
D. Deposition causes the particles of the carbon dioxide gas to lock into place.
(10 Points)
Which of the following describes this change?
A. Evaporation results in a reduction of the mass of carbon dioxide.
B. Freezing occurs due to a decrease in the kinetic energy of the particles.
C. Sublimation occurs due to an increase in the kinetic energy of the particles.
D. Deposition causes the particles of the carbon dioxide gas to lock into place.
(10 Points)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**C. Sublimation occurs due to an increase in the kinetic energy of the particles.**
This describes the process by which dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) changes directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase. During sublimation, the kinetic energy of the particles increases, allowing them to break free from the solid phase and enter the gas phase.
**C. Sublimation occurs due to an increase in the kinetic energy of the particles.**
This describes the process by which dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) changes directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase. During sublimation, the kinetic energy of the particles increases, allowing them to break free from the solid phase and enter the gas phase.