Phase Transitions
- Solid -> Liquid: fusion
- Liquid -> Solid: solidification
- Solid -> Gas: sublimation
- Gas -> Solid: deposition
- Liquid -> Gas: vaporization
- Gas -> Liquid: condensation
Definition
A phase transition takes place when matter changes from one phase to another due to changes in temperature and/or pressure
Vaporization
Definition
Vaporization is the passage of molecules from the surface of a liquid into the vapour state
Factors effecting the rate of vaporization:
- Temperature
- Surface area
- Intermolecular forces
- Pressure
Condensation
Definition
Condensasion is the passage of molecules from the vapour state to the liquid state