In the case of direct solid-vapor transitions, the energy required is given by the equation\(Q=m L_{\mathrm{s}}\), where \(L_{\mathrm{s}}\) is the heat of sublimation, which is the energy required to ...In the case of direct solid-vapor transitions, the energy required is given by the equation\(Q=m L_{\mathrm{s}}\), where \(L_{\mathrm{s}}\) is the heat of sublimation, which is the energy required to change 1.00 kg of a substance from the solid phase to the vapor phase. \(L_{\mathrm{s}}\) is analogous to \(L_{\mathrm{f}}\) and \(L_{\mathrm{v}}\), and its value depends on the substance.