Question detail
What occurs during the boiling process of a liquid?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
Question
- A. Particles lose energy.
- B. Particles gain energy and move apart.
- C. Particles become more closely packed.
- D. Particles stop moving.
Answer
Particles gain energy and move apart.
Explanation
During boiling, particles gain energy, allowing them to overcome intermolecular forces and move apart, transitioning into the gas phase.
Common mistake
Confusing Boiling and Condensing
Students often confuse boiling with condensing, thinking they are the same process.
Remember that boiling is the process of a liquid turning into a gas at its boiling point, while condensing is the process of a gas turning into a liquid.
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