What is the process of boiling?

What is the process of boiling?

Boiling is the rapid vaporization of a liquid, which occurs when a liquid is heated to its boiling point, the temperature at which the vapour pressure of the liquid is equal to the pressure exerted on the liquid by the surrounding atmosphere.

What are examples of boiling?

Boiling Example A good example of boiling is seen when water is heated until it forms steam. The boiling point of fresh water at sea level is 212°F (100°C). The bubbles that form in the water contain the vapor phase of water, which is steam.

What is the name of the process that happens when a vapor becomes a liquid?

Evaporation is the opposite of condensation, the process of water vapor turning into liquid water.

Whats the meaning of boil?

English Language Learners Definition of boil : to become so hot that bubbles are formed in a liquid and rise to the top. : to heat (a liquid or a container with liquid in it) so that bubbles are formed and rise to the top. : to cook (something) in water that is boiling.