Here's a breakdown:

* Gas: A state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely.

* Liquid: A state of matter where particles are closer together and can move around each other.

Condensation occurs when a gas cools down. As the temperature decreases, the gas molecules slow down, and their kinetic energy decreases. This allows the attractive forces between the molecules to pull them closer together. The gas then transitions into a liquid state.

Here are some common examples of condensation:

* Dew forming on grass in the morning: The air cools down overnight, and the water vapor in the air condenses into tiny water droplets.

* Clouds forming in the sky: Warm, moist air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into tiny water droplets or ice crystals that form clouds.

* Steam from a boiling pot: The hot water vapor in the air cools as it rises, causing it to condense into visible steam.

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