Condensation is the transition of vapor into a liquid or solid, generally on a surface cooler than the adjacent gas. It occurs when the vapor pressure exceeds the vapor pressure of the liquid or solid phase at the surface temperature. The process is exothermic; heat released during the process is expressed as the molar heat of condensation.
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