Use the graph and diagram to answer the question. Which option describes the particles of water as the liquid water actively boils? Responses The particles will have the same average kinetic energy and a decrease in temperature during boiling. The particles will have the same average kinetic energy and a decrease in temperature during boiling. - no response given The particles will have the same average kinetic energy and the same temperature during boiling. The particles will have the same average kinetic energy and the same temperature during boiling. - no response given The particles will lose kinetic energy and decrease temperature during boiling. The particles will lose kinetic energy and decrease temperature during boiling. - no response given The particles will lose kinetic energy and increase temperature during boiling. The particles will lose kinetic energy and increase temperature during boiling. - no response given

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During boiling, the temperature of the liquid water remains constant at the boiling point (until all the liquid has turned into gas), while the particles have enough energy to overcome intermolecular forces. Therefore, we can conclude that:

  • The particles will have the same average kinetic energy and the same temperature during boiling.

This is because, even though individual particles are gaining energy and moving apart to form gas, the overall temperature of the liquid remains constant during the boiling process.