1. Evaporation vs. Boiling: Definition: – Evaporation: The process of converting a liquid into vapor at temperatures below its boiling point, occurring at the liquid’s surface. – Boiling: The process in which a liquid transforms into vapor throughout the entire bulk of the liquid, typically at its boiling point under …
Changes in the State of Matter
Matter can undergo various transformations between its different states—solid, liquid, gas, and plasma—due to changes in temperature and pressure. These transitions are crucial in understanding the behavior of substances under different conditions. Here’s a detailed exploration of these state changes: 1. Melting (Solid to Liquid) Process: When heat is applied …