☀️Evaporation vs Condensation💧
Evaporation and condensation are reverse processes that move matter between liquid and gas. Together they drive the water cycle.
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☀️Evaporation
- ✓Liquid changes into gas
- ✓Absorbs heat (endothermic)
- ✓Occurs at the liquid surface
- ✓Sped up by heat and surface area
- ✓Example: a puddle drying in the sun
💧Condensation
- ✓Gas changes back into liquid
- ✓Releases heat (exothermic)
- ✓Occurs when vapor cools
- ✓Sped up by cooling and surfaces
- ✓Example: dew forming on grass
Verdict
Evaporation absorbs heat to turn liquid into vapor; condensation releases heat to turn vapor back to liquid. They are exact opposites and power the water cycle.
Frequently asked
Which process absorbs heat?+
Evaporation is endothermic, absorbing heat, while condensation is exothermic, releasing it.
Why does sweating cool you down?+
Sweat evaporating absorbs heat from your skin, lowering your body temperature.
How do they relate to the water cycle?+
Evaporation lifts water into the air and condensation forms clouds and rain.
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