Which Type of Heat Loss Occurs When Liquid Water Turns

Question

Which type of heat loss occurs when liquid water turns to water vapor?
A) evaporation
B) radiation
C) convection
D) conduction

Accepted Answer

Evaporation is the process where a liquid changes to a gas or a vapor. During evaporation, energy is absorbed from the surrounding environment, so it results in cooling. This is why sweating cools down the body. Therefore, heat loss occurs due to evaporation when liquid water turns to water vapor.