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  • Gas-to-Solid Deposition: Frost Formation Explained
    A great example of gas to solid deposition is frost formation.

    Here's how it works:

    * Gas: Water vapor in the air (a gas)

    * Solid: Ice crystals (a solid)

    When the temperature drops below freezing, the water vapor in the air loses energy and transitions directly from a gas to a solid. This happens on surfaces like grass, windows, or even your car windshield, forming a layer of frost.

    This process is also known as deposition or desublimation.

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