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The phenomenon of change of a liquid into vapours at any temperature is known as evaporation, which takes place
Explanation
Evaporation is defined as the phenomenon of change of a liquid into vapours at any temperature below its boiling point. It is a surface phenomenon where particles at the surface of the liquid gain enough kinetic energy to overcome the inter-molecular forces of attraction and escape into the air as vapour. In contrast, boiling is a bulk phenomenon that occurs only at a specific temperature (the boiling point) throughout the entire volume of the liquid. While evaporation can occur at room temperature, the defining characteristic that distinguishes it from boiling is that it takes place at temperatures lower than the boiling point. Factors such as increased surface area, higher temperature, and wind speed can increase the rate of evaporation.