GAS

VAPOUR

Gas exists in gaseous state at room temperature

Vapour exists in equilibrium with solid or liquid state at room temperature

It is a state of matter

It coexists with liquid or solid at room temperature

The particles in gases do not have a proper arrangement when observed under the microscope

The particles in vapour arrange in a proper shape when observed under the microscope

It appears at temperature greater than or equal to boiling point

It may occur at temperature below boiling point

Gas can be liquified or solidified under high pressure and only under low temperatures

Vapour can be liquified or solidified under high pressure and ordinary temperatures

Eg. Helium, Nitrogen

Eg. Water vapour, Iodine vapour


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CA Maninder Singh is a Chartered Accountant for the past 14 years and a teacher from the past 18 years. He teaches Science, Economics, Accounting and English at Teachoo