Evaporation is the process by which a liquid substance is converted into a gas or

vapor state. It occurs when the temperature of a liquid is increased to the point
where the molecules of the liquid gain enough kinetic energy to break free from their
intermolecular bonds and become a gas.

In everyday life, evaporation can be observed when a puddle of water dries up in the
sun or when clothes on a clothesline dry out. The amount of evaporation that occurs
depends on factors such as the temperature of the liquid, the surface area of the
liquid, the humidity of the surrounding air, and the presence of other substances in
the liquid.

Evaporation is an important process in the water cycle, where it plays a critical role in
the formation of clouds and precipitation. It is also used in many industrial processes,
such as in the production of distilled water or the concentration of salt solutions.