Which Statement Best Describes How Heat Energy Is Involved in Changing

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how heat energy is involved in changing water into steam?

• A) Heat energy breaks the intermolecular forces holding molecules of water together.
• B) Heat energy is released from intermolecular forces as the molecules of water break apart.
• C) Heat energy breaks the covalent bonds holding molecules of water together.
• D) Heat energy is released from covalent bonds as the molecules of water break apart.
• E) Heat energy is not involved in this change.

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