Question

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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 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.

Answer 1

The first answer is correct,
the water releases energy which causes chemical bonds to break, changing water to steam.

An example for this could be when you put a pot of water on the stove and you see steam coming from the boiled water.

Answer 2

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

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