How is condensation opposite to evaporation in terms of energy?

Correct answer: Evaporation absorbs heat and condensation releases heat

Correct answer: A. Evaporation is the change of liquid water into water vapour. Molecules escaping from the liquid need energy to overcome attractive forces, so the liquid absorbs latent heat from its surroundings. This is why evaporation can produce a cooling effect. Condensation is the reverse change: water vapour becomes liquid water. As molecules come closer and form the liquid state, the latent energy that was associated with the vapour state is released to the surroundings. This released energy is called latent heat of condensation. The energy is not destroyed; it changes how it is stored and is transferred during the change of state. B is incorrect because evaporation and condensation have opposite heat exchanges. C is incorrect because both processes involve latent heat. D is incorrect because condensation does not produce only sound energy; its important energy effect is the release of latent heat. A correctly states the opposite energy directions. Memory cue: evaporation takes heat in; condensation gives that heat back.