Definitions
- Referring to a gas or mist that is visible, such as steam or fog. - Talking about the process of a liquid turning into a gas, such as water evaporating. - Describing a substance that is in a gaseous state at room temperature and pressure, such as water vapour.
- Referring to the visible particles and gases released by burning materials, such as wood or tobacco. - Talking about the act of inhaling and exhaling tobacco smoke. - Describing a situation where there is too much smoke in the air, such as during a fire.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are forms of gas.
- 2Both can be produced by heat.
- 3Both can be harmful to breathe in.
- 4Both can be visible to the human eye.
- 5Both can be associated with fire or burning.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Vapour can come from various sources, such as evaporation or boiling, while smoke is typically produced by burning materials.
- 2Composition: Vapour is often composed of water or other substances in a gaseous state, while smoke is composed of particles and gases released by burning materials.
- 3Color: Vapour is often colorless or white, while smoke can be black, gray, or brown depending on the source.
- 4Odor: Vapour is often odorless, while smoke can have a distinct smell depending on the source.
- 5Effect: Vapour can be harmless or beneficial, such as water vapour in the air, while smoke is often harmful to breathe in and can cause health problems.
Remember this!
Vapour and smoke are both forms of gas that can be visible to the human eye and produced by heat. However, the difference between vapour and smoke is their source, composition, color, odor, and effect. Vapour can come from various sources and is often composed of water or other substances in a gaseous state, while smoke is typically produced by burning materials and is composed of particles and gases that can be harmful to breathe in.
