what are the similarities and differences between evaporation and boiling ? (please give at least 5 points)
Hi,
The differences between evaporation and boiling can be illustrated by the following points-
1. Evaporation occurs on the surface of the liquid whereas boiling occurs at the entire mass of the liquid.
2. Boiling occurs rapidly whereas evaporation is a slow process.
3. Evaporation occurs at any temperature whereas boiling occurs at a specific temperature.
4. The motion of particles is fast in boiling whereas in evaporation few particles move slowly and few at a faster rate.
5. There is formation of bubbles in boiling, but bubbles are not seen in case of evaporation.
2. Boiling occurs rapidly whereas evaporation is a slow process.
3. Evaporation occurs at any temperature whereas boiling occurs at a specific temperature.
4. The motion of particles is fast in boiling whereas in evaporation few particles move slowly and few at a faster rate.
5. There is formation of bubbles in boiling, but bubbles are not seen in case of evaporation.
As for the similarities both evaporation and boiling results in the change of state from the liquid to the gaseous state.
For example, Rainwater evaporates from warm pavement after a thunderstorm.
While bubbling water or bubbling gravy are examples of boiling.
Hope this helps.
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