Question

Your friend is asked to differentiate between evaporation and boiling. What questions could you ask to make him to know the differences between evaporation and boiling? 

(OR)

Veena found that the water kept in a pot is cool and Siva observed when water is heated the temperature remains constant for some time until water turns into vapour. What are the processes involved in these two aspects? Ask some questions to understand these aspects.

Answer 1

The questions asked by me are : 

1. How do wet clothes get dried without heating? 

2. Are boiling and evaporation one and same or different? 

3. Is there any difference in kinetic energy if it boils? 

4. Is the temperature the main cause for boiling and evaporation? 

5. What are the factors which influence evaporation?

6. Is boiling temperature for water always 100° C?