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Final answer:The term 'flash freezing' is the closest match for rapidly cooling food, similar to blast chilling, although it's not the exact term. Sublimation is the phase change from solid to gas, while evaporation or vaporization is from liquid to gas. Matter transitions to a more energetic state during melting and vaporization.Explanation:The term that best matches the description of 'cooling food to below 41°F (5°C) within 90 minutes' is known as blast chilling. However, none of the terms provided in the choices directly refer to this process. Amongst the provided options, flash freezing is somewhat related as it is a process where food is rapidly frozen to prevent large ice crystals from forming. This rapid cooling process preserves the quality and texture of the food, which is a goal similar to blast chilling. To answer the specific definitions given:The change in phase from a solid to a gas is called sublimation.The change in phase from liquid to gas is known as evaporation or vaporization, depending on the circumstances.In which phase changes does matter undergo a transition to a more energetic state? The correct answer is melting and vaporization....