I change my appearance with heat, solid to gas in a swift retreat. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider how some materials can skip a stage.
Answer
A substance sublimating
Explanation
Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from solid to gas phase without becoming liquid.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A substance sublimating.
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