Condensation Flashcard

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools down and changes into liquid water.

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What causes water to condense?

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The mutual attraction between water molecules and a decrease in their speed.

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What happens to water droplets on a cold glass on a hot day?

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They form due to condensation of water vapor in the air.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What state of matter has molecules that are packed together and hardly move?

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Solids.

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Are atoms visible without magnification?

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No, atoms are too small to see without magnification.

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What is the opposite of condensation?

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Evaporation.

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What is the role of temperature in condensation?

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Lower temperatures help water vapor to lose energy and condense into liquid.

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What is an example of condensation in everyday life?

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Water droplets forming on the outside of a cold glass.

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What is the process of water changing from a gas to a liquid called?

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Condensation.

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