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Condensation inherently releases stored thermal energy

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Turning gas back into liquid is surprisingly warm work. The phase change forces chaotic molecules to calm down and bond, forcibly expelling all the pent-up energy they initially used to vaporize.

Condensation inherently releases stored thermal energy
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