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  • Condensation: Understanding the Process of Gas to Liquid Change
    The process by which a gas changes to a liquid is called condensation.

    Here's how it works:

    * Decreasing Temperature: When the temperature of a gas decreases, the molecules slow down. This means they have less kinetic energy and move around less.

    * Increased Intermolecular Forces: As the molecules slow down, the attractive forces between them (intermolecular forces) become more significant.

    * Closer Proximity: The molecules start to clump together and get closer to each other.

    * Liquid Formation: Eventually, the molecules become close enough that they are attracted to each other strongly enough to form a liquid.

    Here are some examples of condensation:

    * Dew forming on grass: The warm, humid air cools down overnight, causing water vapor to condense into tiny water droplets.

    * Fog forming: When warm, moist air encounters a cooler surface, the water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets suspended in the air.

    * Water droplets forming on a cold glass: The warm, humid air surrounding the glass cools down, causing the water vapor to condense on the glass.

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