5.2 - Evaporation
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What is evaporation?
💡 Hint: Think about puddles drying up on a sunny day.
Name one everyday example of evaporation.
💡 Hint: Consider something that happens with water in the air.
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What is the main purpose of evaporation in a laboratory?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you heat a mixture.
True or False: Evaporation occurs only at boiling point.
💡 Hint: Think about puddles that dry on a warm day.
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A scientist heats a saltwater solution, allowing for evaporation. After the process, she observes only salt left. Explain the science behind this observation.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water and salt when heated.
You have two containers with the same amount of water, one with a wide opening and another with a narrow neck. Predict which will evaporate faster and why.
💡 Hint: Remember how surface area affects evaporation rates.
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