Evaporation & Condensation

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) cools down and turns back into liquid water.

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What happens to warm air when it hits a cold surface?

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When warm air hits a cold surface, it cools down and can condense into dew drops.

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What is frost?

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Frost is formed when dew freezes to create ice on surfaces.

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What is the relationship between heat and condensation?

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Condensation occurs when water vapor loses heat.

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What is an example of evaporation?

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Steam rising from wet clothes while ironing is an example of evaporation.

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What is boiling?

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Boiling is a process that involves a change of state from liquid to gaseous.

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What is dew?

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Dew is water droplets that form on surfaces when water vapor condenses.

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What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?

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Evaporation occurs at any temperature, while boiling occurs at a specific temperature (boiling point).

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous state of water that is present in the air.