Thursday, March 5, 2026

Evaporation and Boiling

Evaporation

- Occurs at any temperature.  

- Takes place only at the surface of a liquid.  

- It is a slow process.  

- No external heat supply is required.  

- It is a cooling process.  

- No bubbles are formed.  

Boiling

- Occurs at a fixed temperature (the boiling point).  

- Happens throughout the liquid, not just at the surface.  

- It is a faster process, depending on the heat supplied.  

- Requires a continuous heat supply.  

- Does not produce any cooling effect.  

- Formation of bubbles is observed.  

Factors Affecting Boiling

- Impurities in the liquid can change the boiling point.  

Factors Affecting Evaporation

- Surface area: A larger surface area increases evaporation.  

- Humidity: Higher humidity slows down evaporation.  

- Temperature: Higher temperatures increase evaporation.  

- Wind speed: Wind helps evaporation (drying of clothes).  

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