Science · Topic 58 of 64

Evaporation and Boiling

Evaporation is when a liquid slowly turns into a gas at any temperature. Boiling is faster and happens at a set temperature, when bubbles form throughout the liquid.

💡 Fun fact

Puddles dry up because water evaporates into the air, even on cool days.

All about Evaporation and Boiling

Evaporation is when a liquid turns into a gas at its surface at any temperature. Boiling happens at a set temperature when bubbles of vapour form throughout the liquid.

Evaporation is why puddles dry up and wet clothes dry on a line.

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Real-life uses of Evaporation and Boiling

Drying clothes and hair
Cooking food by boiling water
Making salt by evaporating sea water

Frequently asked questions about Evaporation and Boiling

Does evaporation need heat?

It can happen at any temperature, but warmer conditions make it faster.

At what temperature does water boil?

At sea level, water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.