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The diagram shows molecules in a state of matter.

Which statement best describes what will occur if enough thermal energy is removed from the system to cause a change in state?
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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.
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 gas to a liquid.

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Molecular energy will decrease, and the substance will change from a gas to a liquid.

Removing thermal energy lowers molecular kinetic energy, so gas particles slow down and come closer together, causing condensation to a liquid.