AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -As you recall, water has the ability to exist as liquid, gas or solid. The transformation from liquid to gas is called evaporation; the reverse process, from gas to liquid, is called condensation; from liquid to solid is known as solidification (freezing); and from solid to liquid, fusion (melting).

Detailed explanation-2: -During evaporation, the substance changes from liquid to gaseous state. For example, water evaporates to form water vapour. Evaporation is followed by a cooling effect on the surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -Evaporation is the process that changes liquid water to gaseous water (water vapor). Water moves from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere via evaporation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Condensation is the change of state from a gas to a liquid.

Detailed explanation-5: -Evaporation happens when a liquid turns into a gas. It can be easily visualized when rain puddles “disappear” on a hot day or when wet clothes dry in the sun.