Responses
a.The particles gain kinetic energy as it heats up, but the potential energy of the particles will stay the same.
b.The particles gain both potential and kinetic energy.
c.The particles will gain potential energy as it heats up, but the kinetic energy of the particles will stay the same.
D.The kinetic and potential energies of the particles will stay the same.
1 answer
The correct response is:
b. The particles gain both potential and kinetic energy.
As water heats up, the kinetic energy of the particles increases, leading to a rise in temperature. When the water begins to boil, the particles also gain potential energy as they change from a liquid state to a gaseous state (steam), overcoming the intermolecular forces between them.
