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When and why do clothes smell of naphthalene? - Environmental Studies 1

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When and why do clothes smell of naphthalene?

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Naphthalene balls undergo sublimation, changing directly from solid to gas. When these balls are kept with clothes for a long time, the gaseous particles settle on the clothes. This causes the clothes to smell of naphthalene.

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Chapter 24: Substances, Objects and Energy - Exercises [Page 132]

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Balbharati Environmental Studies 1 [English] Standard 5 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 24 Substances, Objects and Energy
Exercises | Q 3.1 | Page 132
Balbharati Environmental Studies 1 Integrated [English] Standard 5 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 24 Substances, Objects and Energy
Exercises | Q 3. (a) | Page 89
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