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Why do mothballs get smaller?

Updated: 9/24/2023
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What process takes place when mothballs get smaller is it evaporation?

The answer to your question is sublimation. I found this answer in my Chemistry book. It states:"Mothballs, which contain the compounds naphthalene or p-dichlorobenzene also sublime, as do solid air fresheners."


Are mothballs legally sold?

Mothballs are legally sold for use of the purposes listed on the label. It is illegal to use mothballs for other purposes including using mothballs in gardens.


How many hours do a mothballs melt?

Bleh. Mothballs are gross.


What is the scientific name for mothballs?

The scientific name for mothballs is naphthalene.


How would you use the word Mothballs in a sentence?

As I opened the wardrobe, mothballs fell out.


What happens if you don't put enough baking soda in the mothballs?

the mothballs will fly away


Does mothballs cause nose bleeds?

I have never known mothballs to cause nose bleeds.


Will mothballs chase away wasps?

While it is not proven that mothballs will keep wasps away, there is evidence that they do. Mothballs also seem to keep small rodents away too.


Is the smell of mothballs dangerous for small children?

Yes, mothballs contain naphthalene, which is a poison if inhaled.


Could you still eat the foods that's tastelike mothballs or affected by the fragrance of mothballs?

NO! Not safe!


Is mothballs gradually vaporize in a closet a physical or chemical change?

The gradual vaporization of mothballs in a closet is a physical change. This is because the mothballs are changing from a solid state (solid mothballs) to a gaseous state (mothball vapor) without undergoing a chemical reaction.


Are mothballs used to make crystal meth?

No, most modern mothballs contain 1,4-dichlorobenzene, while older mothballs contained naphthalene. Neither of these chemicals are useful in the production of methamphetamine.