When a solid is transformed directly into a gaseous state, skipping the liquid phase, the process is called:
A) melting.
B) boiling.
C) sublimation.
D) freezing.

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Sublimation is the process of transition from the solid phase directly to the gas phase without passing through the intermediate liquid phase. Melting is the process of transition from the solid phase to the liquid phase, while boiling is the process of transition from the liquid phase to the gas phase. Freezing is the process of transition from the liquid phase to the solid phase.

When a Solid Is Transformed Directly into a Gaseous State