Question

Which change occurs to cause water to boil into steam?(1 point)ResponsesThe addition of thermal energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome electrostatic forces.The addition of thermal 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 removal of thermal energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome gravitational forces.The removal of kinetic energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome electrostatic forces.The removal of kinetic energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome electrostatic forces.The addition of kinetic energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome gravitational forces.The addition of kinetic energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome gravitational forces.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The addition of thermal energy causes the motion of water molecules to overcome electrostatic forces.

This refers to the process of boiling, where heat (thermal energy) is added to the water, causing the water molecules to gain enough energy to break free from the intermolecular forces (electrostatic forces) holding them together in the liquid state, leading to vaporization into steam.