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IP1.5.7 Evaporation and condensation: overview

Evaporation and condensation: overview

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IP1.5.7 Evaporation and condensation: overview

Look at this puddle. Eventually it will dry up. What is the process by which this happens called?

Evaporation

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IP1.5.7 Evaporation and condensation: overview

EvaporationUse the kinetic theory to explain the process of evaporation as the puddle dries up.

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IP1.5.7 Evaporation and condensation: overview

EvaporationThe heat from the Sun adds thermal energy to the puddle. The puddle heats up and the particles with the highest energy escape. Eventually this process will cause all the particles to escape and the puddle dries up.

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IP1.5.7 Evaporation and condensation: overview

Evaporation

Can you think of three ways to increase the rate of evaporation?

1 Increase the flow of air over the surface of the liquid.

2 Add thermal energy by heating the liquid.

3 Increase the surface area of the liquid.

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IP1.5.7 Evaporation and condensation: overview

Look at this glass of cola. Water droplets have formed on the outside of the glass. What is the process by which this happens called?

Condensation

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IP1.5.7 Evaporation and condensation: overview

Condensation Use the kinetic theory to explain the process of condensation as the water droplets form on the outside of the glass.

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IP1.5.7 Evaporation and condensation: overview

CondensationWater vapour in the air is cooled down by the cold glass. The vapour particles lose energy and condense into water droplets on the outside of the glass.