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Which one of the following substances undergoes sublimation?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Iodine

The question asks to identify which substance among the given options undergoes sublimation. Sublimation is the process where a substance transitions directly from the solid to the gas state, without passing through the liquid state.

Sublimation: Solid to Gas Transition

Let's analyze the properties of each option:

  • Nitrogen: Nitrogen is a gas at standard temperature and pressure. It does not typically undergo sublimation.
  • Iodine: Iodine is a solid at room temperature. When heated, solid iodine transitions directly into iodine vapor (gas) and then back to solid upon cooling, exhibiting sublimation.
  • Sucrose: Sucrose (common sugar) melts when heated, and at higher temperatures, it decomposes rather than sublimating.
  • Calcium: Calcium is a metal. It has a high melting point and boils at a very high temperature; it does not readily sublime under normal conditions.

Identifying the Sublimating Substance

Based on the analysis, Iodine is the substance that exhibits sublimation among the choices provided.

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