The diagram below shows molecules in a state of matter:
If enough thermal energy is removed from the container to cause a change in state, which statement best describes what will happen?
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Molecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.
Molecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.
Molecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a liquid to a gas.
Molecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a liquid to a gas.
Molecular energy will increase, and the substance will change from a liquid to a gas.
Molecular energy will increase, and the substance will change from a liquid to a gas.
Molecular energy will increase, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.
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The correct response is:
Molecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.
When thermal energy is removed from a gas, the molecular energy decreases, and this can lead to a phase change from gas to liquid (a process called condensation).
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