Explain why a substance would sublime rather than melt into a liquid. What type(s) of solids generally sublime?

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rane · Answer

Sublimation happens to solids converting into gas directly skipping the melting phase or conversion into liquid. I'm actually high right now and answering the question I asked lmao. But when a solid sublimes it is usually due to its density. Metals usually melt rather than sublime because they are denser and have tighter molecules. And also remember high melting temperature = high conductivity. Plants usually sublime like leaves, paper, weed, wood because they have a low melting temperature (& low conductivity) which allows cooler heats to burn it faster. When the plant burns it reaches a heat that allows it to skip the melting process and thus Sublimation is formed.

anonymous · Answer

jaja thats funny , im not high right now, maybe later, and thanks again

rane · Answer

lol..your welcome anyway