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Actually when steam condenses it is loosing heat. As steam rises it cools and falls back down with gravity. I.E. a steam boiler heat system Boils water to till it turns into a gaseous mixture of water droplets and rises to a radiator to heat. As the radiator absorbs the heat from the steam It condenses and returns to the boiler through the same riser pipe to the boiler.
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Explain in terms of particles what happens when steam condenses on a cold mirror?
When steam (water vapor) comes in contact with a cold mirror, it loses heat energy to the mirror. As a result, the water vapor particles slow down and come closer together, transitioning into liquid water droplets. This process is called condensation, where the gas phase (water vapor) turns into the liquid phase (water droplets) due to the loss of thermal energy.
What happens when steam hits a cold surface?
It really depends on the temperature of the steam and temperature of the cold surface. 250 degree steam hitting a 50 or 60 degree surface will just turn back into water and droplets can be seen almost immediately. 1000+ degree steam hitting a frozen surface may cause a loud bang and eventually turn back into water.
Do particles in steam collide?
Yes, particles in steam collide with each other due to their high kinetic energy and constant random motion. These collisions contribute to the pressure and temperature of the steam.
Why do water droplets form on a lid when boiling water?
When water is boiled, it evaporates and forms steam. When the steam comes into contact with a cooler lid, it condenses back into liquid water droplets due to the drop in temperature. This is similar to how dew forms on cool surfaces in the morning.
Why does water turn to steam when it is heated to 100⁰c?
This happens because the liquid particles of the water react to the heat. The particles start to move and bounce about rapidly, causing the water to condense and turn to vapour(which is steam). This is a great example of the chemical reaction of liquid->gas.
What happens to particles in steam when cooled?
When steam is cooled, its particles lose energy and slow down. As a result, the steam condenses back into water vapor or liquid water. The particles move closer together due to the decrease in thermal energy.
What happens to the particles when steam condenses onto a cold mirror?
When steam condenses onto a cold mirror, the water vapor in the steam loses energy to the cold surface of the mirror. This causes the water vapor to change phase from gas to liquid, forming water droplets on the mirror's surface.
What happens when steam condenses onto your hand?
It will make your hand wet
What happens when to particles of a substance when it condenses?
Particle Movement decreases.
What happens if you cool steam?
When steam is cooled, it condenses back into liquid water. This is the opposite process of water evaporating into steam when heated. Cooling steam releases the latent heat energy it acquired during evaporation.
What happens to water vapor when it cools then condenses around dust and salt?
When water vapor condenses around dust particles a cloud is formed
What happens to energy when steam condenses to water?
When steam condenses to water, it releases the latent heat it absorbed during the phase change from water to steam. This heat energy is transferred to the surroundings, leading to a temperature decrease in the steam as it turns into water. This energy release helps to warm the environment around the condensed water.
What happens to particles during evaporation?
They turn into steam and rise to the ceiling.
What happens when steam from a kettle or hot shower touches a cool tile or mirror in what way is water changing its state?
The steam condenses to form water droplets on the cooler surface.
When steam condenses what system does it enter first?
When steam condenses, it typically enters the condensate system first. From there, it may be collected and redirected back into the boiler for reuse in the steam generation process.
What happens to the water vapor in the air when the air cools?
It condenses and it becomes liquid
What water does just before it turns to steam?
It condenses and turns into vapour which is known as "steam".
