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Solids generally undergo melting on heating. But only certain specific solids like naphthalene camphor undergo sublimation. Give a reason.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Behavior of Solids on Heating**: - When most solids are heated, they absorb energy which causes their particles to vibrate more vigorously. This increased energy can eventually overcome the forces holding the particles together, leading to a phase change from solid to liquid. This process is called melting. 2. **Identifying Specific Solids that Sublime**: - However, certain solids, such as naphthalene and camphor, behave differently when heated. Instead of melting into a liquid, they transition directly into the vapor phase. This process is known as sublimation. ...
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