Differentiate between evaporation and condensation
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Posted by Harshika Sambeta 4 years ago
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Yogita Ingle 4 years ago
Evaporation | Condensation |
By definition, evaporation is a process where water changes into vapour. | Condensation is the opposite process where water vapour is converted to tiny droplets of water. |
Evaporation occurs before a liquid reaches its boiling point. | Condensation is a phase change regardless of the temperature. |
In terms of molecular movement, when a liquid is heated or when pressure is decreased the forces of attraction between molecules is low. The liquid then evaporates to a gas. | When a gas is cooled or when the pressure is increased the forces of attraction between molecules become strong. The gas then condenses to either a liquid or even a solid. |
Evaporation can occur in all surfaces, at all times and at all places. Evaporation is frequent when the air is dry, hot and windy. | Condensation takes place on salt, hygroscopic nuclei-pollen grains, carbon particles etc.when air temperature is decreased beyond the level of saturation. |
Evaporation usually takes place in low altitudes. | Condensation happens mainly at higher altitudes. |
When evaporation takes place energy is consumed. | In the process of condensation energy is released. |
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