Question

Which change occurs to cause water to boil into steam?(1 point)

The removal of kinetic energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome electrostatic forces.
The removal of thermal energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome gravitational forces.
The addition of thermal energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome electrostatic forces.

Answer 1

The third option. Adding thermal energy increases molecular motion (kinetic energy) so water molecules can overcome intermolecular (electrostatic/hydrogen-bond) forces and become steam.