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What is the difference between Liquefaction & Condensation, although both deal with change of state from gas to liquid?
renjith_p said:What is the difference between Liquefaction & Condensation, although both deal with change of state from gas to liquid?
klimatos said:Liquefaction refers to the change of phase from a gas to a liquid. Condensation refers to the change of phase from a gas to either a liquid or a solid. When ice crystals condense out of humid air it is just as much a process of condensation as when water droplets condense out of humid air.
Drakkith said:Per wikipedia: In physics, to liquefy (sometimes spelled liquify) means to turn something into the liquid state.
Also per wiki: In physics, chemistry, and genetic engineering
Liquefaction is referred to as liquefaction of gases, the process of condensing a gas into a liquid. Liquefaction can be a change from a gas to a liquid through condensation, usually by cooling, or a change from a solid to a liquid through melting, usually by heating or by grinding and blending with another liquid to induce dissolution.
Condensation: Condensation is the change of the physical state of matter from gaseous phase into liquid phase, and is the reverse of evaporation.[1] When the transition happens from the gaseous phase into the solid phase directly, the change is called deposition.
boneh3ad said:Not true; liquefaction is any phase turning into a liquid. Condensation is only a gas turning into a liquid. A gas turning into a solid is deposition.
Liquefaction and condensation are both processes that involve the conversion of a substance from a gas to a liquid state. However, the main difference between the two is the mechanism by which this conversion occurs.
Liquefaction occurs when a gas is subjected to high pressure and low temperature, causing its molecules to come closer together and lose their kinetic energy. This results in the gas becoming a liquid.
The main factors that affect liquefaction are temperature and pressure. A substance will liquefy at a specific temperature and pressure, known as its boiling point. At lower temperatures and/or higher pressures, liquefaction is more likely to occur.
Condensation occurs when a gas is cooled to its dew point, where it is no longer able to hold its gaseous form and becomes a liquid. This can happen at atmospheric pressure, unlike liquefaction which requires high pressure.
Liquefaction and condensation are important processes in various industries, such as refrigeration and chemical production. They also play a role in everyday activities, such as boiling water for cooking and producing steam for heating. These processes are essential for maintaining a comfortable living environment and producing various products we use daily.