Odd One Out — Among Catalysis, Condensation, Conduction, and Coagulation, find the term that belongs to physics heat-transfer vocabulary rather than standard chemistry process names.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Conduction

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This classification item separates typical chemistry process names from a physics heat-transfer term.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Catalysis: chemical acceleration due to a catalyst.
  • Condensation: phase change gas to liquid.
  • Coagulation: particles clumping into larger aggregates.
  • Conduction: in standard usage, a mode of heat transfer in physics (along with convection and radiation).


Concept / Approach:
Group by disciplinary usage: chemistry processes vs physics heat-transfer terminology.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Catalysis, Condensation, Coagulation: commonly taught as chemistry processes.Conduction: the physics term for heat transfer by direct contact; not a distinct chemistry process name.



Verification / Alternative check:
Textbook chapter grouping: conduction sits with convection and radiation in physics sections.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Catalysis: chemistry process.
  • Condensation: chemistry/thermodynamics phase change.
  • Coagulation: chemistry/colloids process.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming all four are chemistry because of the shared prefix co-/con-; focus on meaning and domain.



Final Answer:
Conduction

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