Here's a breakdown:
* Vaporization is a broad term that refers to the process of a liquid changing into a gas. It can occur through several methods, including:
* Boiling: This occurs when a liquid is heated to its boiling point, where the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the pressure surrounding it.
* Evaporation: This is a slower process where liquid molecules escape from the surface of the liquid and enter the surrounding air, even below the boiling point.
* Sublimation: This is a special case where a solid changes directly into a gas, bypassing the liquid state.
* Boiling is a specific type of vaporization where the entire liquid changes into gas at a specific temperature.
So, while vaporization is the overarching term, boiling is the more precise term for the process of liquid turning into steam.
