Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 17 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 332-333: 6

Answer

They are opposite processes.

Work Step by Step

When the fast-moving molecules of a liquid escape from the surface and change phase to gas, this is evaporation. Condensation means a gas changes phase ("condenses") to become a liquid. This is discussed on pages 322-323.
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