Chapter 19, Problem 121A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The state of matter that is not part of the process of sublimation is to be identified.

Concept Introduction : Matter is composed of mass and space. The three physical states of matter are classified based on particle arrangement and intermolecular forces: solid, liquid, and gas.

Answer to Problem 121A

Liquid state is not a part in the process of sublimation.

Explanation of Solution

Solid, liquid and gaseous states are the three states of matter.

Sublimation is the process by which a substance transforms from a solid to a vapour without first entering the liquid state.

Solids can sublimate because they have a vapour pressure just like liquids do.

Solids that have a vapour pressure greater than atmospheric pressure at or close to room temperature sublimate.

  $\text{Solid}\underset{\leftarrow \text{deposition}}{\overset{\text{sublimation}\to }{\rightleftharpoons }}\text{Vapor}$

So, the liquid state does not involve sublimation.

The state of matter that is not a part of sublimation is the liquid state.