Question

22 multiple choice which statement best describes how energy affects the changes of state from a liquid to a gas? a energy does not affect this process. b energy is released in this process. c energy remains constant in this process. d energy is absorbed in this process.

Explanation:

When a substance changes from a liquid to a gas (vaporization), energy is required to break the intermolecular forces holding the liquid - phase molecules together. This energy is absorbed by the substance.

Answer:

D. Energy is absorbed in this process