Asked by violet
Water is boiling in a clear pot, as shown in the picture.
A clear pot full of water sits over gas burner. The water has large bubbles rising in the water.
Which takes place as water cycles from the bottom of the pot toward the top?
Thermal energy is transferred.
Water molecules gain kinetic energy.
Chemical energy is transferred.
Water molecules gain thermal energy.
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Thermal energy is transferred.
Heated water at the bottom picks up heat from the burner and rises, carrying that thermal energy upward by convection (warmer water has higher internal energy). Chemical energy is not involved.
Heated water at the bottom picks up heat from the burner and rises, carrying that thermal energy upward by convection (warmer water has higher internal energy). Chemical energy is not involved.
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