What is the process by which a gas changes its state to become a liquid?

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anor277
Nov 27, 2016

"Condensation" describes the phase transition: "gas "rarr" liquid"

Explanation:

And thus "steam", "water vapour", condenses to liquid water:

H_2O(g) rarr H_2O(l) + Delta

The process as written is exothermic, and of course the condensation reaction can be used to drive a steam engine.

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