Question

Which option describes the particles of water as the liquid water actively boils? (1 point) 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. 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. The particles will lose kinetic energy and increase temperature during boiling. The particles will lose kinetic energy and increase temperature during boiling. The particles will lose kinetic energy and decrease temperature during boiling. The particles will lose kinetic energy and decrease temperature during boiling.

Answer 1

The correct option is: The particles will have the same average kinetic energy and the same temperature during boiling.

During the boiling process, the temperature of the liquid remains constant even though heat is being added, as the energy is used to convert the liquid into gas (vapor). The particles have an average kinetic energy that corresponds to the boiling temperature, and while individual particles may have different kinetic energies, they maintain the same average kinetic energy throughout the boiling process.