Hey friends,just wanted to know what is the difference between "vapour"and "steam".
Please dont paste any links..
2007-09-12 03:28:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Vapor is the Result of water evaporation in the Atmosphere.It is basicaly microscopic droplets of water that float in the atmosphere=Clouds.
Steam is also water floating in the air. The difference is the Heat content.This heat content of water is enough energy to drive a steam engine.Thus obtaining mechanical motion which can then drive a generator to transfer mechnical power to electrical power.
2007-09-12 06:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by goring 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vapour is just the gaseous form of water it is released in cold conditions also you might have seen vapours coming out of a pond in cold weather also
but steam is actually the hot form of water vapour it is generally used in steam engines you have seen steam coming out of boiling water when you prepare tea or while cooking food....
2007-09-12 10:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by jai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both refer to water in its gaseous state. However, "steam" usually refers to a gas that consists entirely of water molecules, and usually carries the implication of high temperature; while "vapour" can refer to gaseous water mixed with other gases (such as the oxygen & nitrogen in the air), and is not necessarily hot.
2007-09-12 10:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by RickB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
vapour is gaseous state of water below its boiling point
steam is above boiling point
2007-09-13 10:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by wasif 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no difference.
2007-09-12 10:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.vapor-systems.com/
2007-09-12 10:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋