Which statement is true about the energy of particles during boiling?

The correct answer is Particles gain energy and move apart.

Cause lens: Name the cause, then state the effect on particles, pressure, density, or energy. This question asks: Which statement is true about the energy of particles during boiling. The correct response is Particles gain energy and move apart, because changes of state are explained by particle energy and arrangement. In Changes of state, the marking point should connect directly to explain boiling using particles gaining enough energy to separate throughout a liquid. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Changes of state and the particle model, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 136 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the cause lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.