Why does condensation release heat while evaporation absorbs heat?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: They are opposite phase changes
Energy is released when vapour becomes liquid and absorbed when liquid becomes vapour. Exam tip: remember energy direction in phase change.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
They are opposite phase changes
Why is this the correct answer?
Energy is released when vapour becomes liquid and absorbed when liquid becomes vapour. Exam tip: remember energy direction in phase change.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Humidity, evaporation, and condensation.