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The direct solidification of vapor by cooling (the reverse of sublimation) is known as-

  • A. Deposition
  • B. Sublimation
  • C. Liquefaction
  • D. Fusion
  • E. Vaporization

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The process of direct solidification of vapor by cooling is referred to as:

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A. Deposition

Explanation

Deposition occurs when gas transforms directly into a solid without passing through the liquid phase. This is the opposite of sublimation, where a solid turns into a gas. Examples of deposition include the formation of frost on cold surfaces.

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  • Sublimation: The transition from solid to gas.
  • Liquefaction: The process of turning a solid or gas into a liquid.
  • Fusion: The melting of a solid into a liquid.
  • Vaporization: The conversion of a liquid into a gas.