Question

QUESTION 1

Which statement accurately describes what happens when water turns to steam in terms of energy?

The water absorbs energy which causes the water molecules to have more kinetic and potential energy, changing their configuration from a liquid to a gas.

The water absorbs energy which causes chemical bonds to break, changing water to steam.

The water releases energy which causes the water molecules to have less kinetic and potential energy, changing their configuration from liquid to gas.

The water releases energy which causes chemical bonds to break, changing water to steam.



QUESTION 2

Which statement accurately describes what happens when water turns to ice in terms of energy?

The water absorbs energy which causes chemical bonds to form, changing water into ice.

The water releases energy which causes chemical bonds to form, changing water into ice.

The water absorbs energy which causes the water molecules to have more kinetic and potential energy, changing their configuration from a liquid to a solid.

The water releases energy which causes the water molecules to have less kinetic and potential energy, changing their configuration from liquid to solid.

Answer 1

The First Question: The water releases energy which causes the water molecules to have less kinetic and potential energy, changing their configuration from liquid to solid.

The Second: The ice absorbs energy which causes the water molecules to have more kinetic and potential energy, changing their configuration from a solid to a liquid.

Took the test and both were correct.

Answer 2

It's D. If it absorbed it would be turning to steam. I am taking honors chem in high school we are learning this.