Evaporation

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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What is an example of matter?

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Examples of matter include a shoe, pencil, computer, and all physical objects.

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What happens to water during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water molecules gain energy and escape into the air as vapor.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is matter that has a definite size and shape.

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What is the process called when glue hardens?

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The process is called evaporation.

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What is the opposite of evaporation?

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The opposite of evaporation is condensation, where vapor turns back into liquid.

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What factors affect the rate of evaporation?

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Factors include temperature, surface area, and air movement.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air.

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What is a separation technique?

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A separation technique is a method used to separate mixtures into their individual components.

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What is distillation?

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Distillation is a separation technique that involves heating a liquid to create vapor and then cooling it to create a liquid.