Question

scientific reason for why are naphthalene balls kept with clothes to be put away

Answer 1

Naphthalene balls is a sublimated substance, it means that the naphthalene balls is in solid state , after heating it directly goes to the gaseous state without going to liquid state
hence, when we keep naphthalene balls with the clothes sublimation process takes place , their size decreases day by day and at one
point it disappears. Thus , Naphthalene balls kept with clothes to be put away.

Answer 2

Answer:

Scientific reasons for why are naphthalene balls kept with clothes to be put away are:

• Naphthalene balls slowly sublime. When placed in clothing, they dissolve completely without leaving any residue, and their purpose is to fend off any insects that might harm the clothing.
• An chemical substance called naphthalene sublimates.
• To ward off moths and other insects, naphthalene balls are placed in storage with woolen, silk, and other fabrics.
• Naphthalene balls are observed to vanish over time if left open without leaving any trace.
• The naphthalene balls continue to slowly produce naphthalene vapors that dissipate into the atmosphere.
• Naphthalene balls are therefore kept in tight packaging for the aforementioned reasons.

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