Factors affecting evaporation rate
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What effect does an increase in surface area have on the rate of evaporation?

  • Increases the rate of evaporation (correct)
  • Has no effect on the rate of evaporation
  • Decreases the rate of evaporation
  • Makes the water freeze
  • How does humidity affect the rate of evaporation?

  • Decreases the rate of evaporation (correct)
  • Turns water into ice
  • Has no effect on the rate of evaporation
  • Increases the rate of evaporation
  • Which factor causes particles to move away with the wind, consequently decreasing the amount of water vapor in the surrounding?

  • Decrease in wind speed
  • Increase in temperature
  • Increase in humidity
  • Increase in wind speed (correct)
  • In the given experiment, what happens to the rate of evaporation if the test tube with water is kept inside a cupboard or on a shelf in the classroom?

    <p>Rate of evaporation decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does evaporation have on the surroundings?

    <p>It makes the surroundings cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the experiment with acetone on the palm, why does the palm feel cool?

    <p>The palm absorbs energy from the acetone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people sprinkle water on a hot roof or open ground after a sunny day?

    <p>To reduce the temperature by evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cotton preferred for summer clothing?

    <p>Cotton facilitates evaporation and keeps the body cool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between boiling and evaporation?

    <p>Boiling is a surface phenomenon, while evaporation is a bulk phenomenon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does evaporation contribute to cooling?

    <p>Evaporation absorbs heat energy from the surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect the rate of evaporation?

    <p>Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can we smell perfume sitting several meters away?

    <p>Perfume particles evaporate and travel through the air to reach our noses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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