WONDER #1481: How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

Question 1 of 3

The chemicals that switch back and forth from a liquid to a gas quickly and easily inside an air conditioner are called what?

1. icicles
2. pollutants
3. refrigerants
4. aluminides

Question 2 of 3

In which part of an air conditioner does vaporized refrigerant release heat and condense back into a liquid?

1. evaporator
2. condenser
3. compressor
4. boiler

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of an air conditioner?

1. evaporator
2. compressor
3. condenser
4. boiler

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