Question

What happens during evaporation?

A liquid changes to a gas.
A liquid changes to a solid.
A gas changes to a liquid.
A solid changes to a liquid.

Answer 1

During evaporation, **a liquid changes to a gas**. This process occurs when molecules in the liquid gain enough energy to overcome the forces holding them together, allowing them to enter the gas phase. Evaporation typically happens at the surface of the liquid and can occur at any temperature, although it is more rapid at higher temperatures.