Question

The diagram shows molecules in a state of matter.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AWhich statement best describes what will occur if enough thermal energy is removed from the system to cause a change in state?%0D%0A%0D%0A a%0D%0AMolecular energy will increase, and the substance will change from a liquid to a gas.%0D%0A b%0D%0AMolecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a liquid to a gas.%0D%0A c%0D%0AMolecular energy will increase, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.%0D%0A d%0D%0AMolecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.

Answer 1

c. Molecular energy will increase, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.

Answer 2

are you completely sure?

Answer 3

Apologies for the confusion in my previous response.

If enough thermal energy is removed from the system, causing a change in state, the correct answer is:

d. Molecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.

Thank you for pointing out the error, and I appreciate your attention to detail.