There are only 4 states. The other 8 are processes, not states. Much earlier in this thread, I pointed out the distinction between how the term "vapor" is used in common parlance, which is the first definition you cite, and the second definition, which is the correct scientific definition.
HERE is a link to a page from the Purdue chemistry department which correctly uses the term "water vapor" to describe the gaseous state of water and goes on to explain the meaning of "critical temperature," which for water is 374 deg. C, 705 deg. F.
You must be trolling. I think you've been doing it all along, so this will be my last post on the subject.
I am not trolling. One cannot discount transitional phases in discussing a subject. To fill you in
a little me and Traveller have had an ongoing discussion on how e-cigarettes work. Vapor or
more correctly visible water vapour will start forming at about 184 to 186 F when water is heated
for the specific purpose of obtaining said vapor. Optimum water vapor is produced at around 196 F.
Certain things will have an effect on the transitional stage most notably height above sea level
and in extreme cases barometric pressure. This is important to know because e-cigarettes rely on this
water vapour to atomize the base mix (PG/VG) and the ingredients dispersed and suspended in
it to be atomized into an aerosol. This how your basic cigalike works. Thru the years people by
using larger batteries and lowering the resistance of the coils thus increasing the amperage which
increased the amount of heat applied and vapor produced. There is a quasi linear logarithmic
equation involved which I don't understand. This evolved into sub ohm mods, V V and V W and now
the now the high wattage regulated mods today.( not necessarily in that order) My point is all
these devices are based on the same basic principals.
Note there are different ways to look at critical temperatures of gas.
Critical Temperature and Critical Pressure
The obvious way to turn a gas into a liquid is to cool it to a temperature below its boiling point. There is another way of condensing a gas to form a liquid, however, which involves raising the pressure on the gas.
Properties of Liquids
Regards
Mike
