When thermal energy is applied to water, its molecules gain kinetic energy. This increase in kinetic energy can lead to a rise in temperature and, eventually, phase changes such as boiling when enough energy is provided.
What happens when thermal energy is applied to water?(1 point)
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Its molecules lose kinetic energy.
Its molecules lose kinetic energy.
Its molecules gain potential energy.
Its molecules gain potential energy.
The water creates steam as soon as thermal energy is applied.
The water creates steam as soon as thermal energy is applied.
Its molecules gain kinetic energy.
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