Everyday Science · 45 sec
Condensation
The science behind something you encounter, use, or wonder about.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
Condensation is the change of the state of matter from the gas phase into the liquid phase, and is the reverse of vaporization.
- How it works
The word most often refers to the water cycle.
- Why it matters
It can also be defined as the change in the state of water vapor to liquid water when in contact with a liquid or solid surface or cloud condensation nuclei within the atmosphere.
Why this matters
Look for Condensation the next time you notice this pattern in everyday life.
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Which idea belongs to the explanation of Condensation?
- Why it matters
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
Condensation is the change of the state of matter from the gas phase into the liquid phase, and is the reverse of vaporization.