How Does Water's High Heat of Vaporization Help You to Feel

question 34

Multiple Choice

How does water's high heat of vaporization help you to feel cooler when you sweat?

• A)The transition of water from a liquid to a gas requires a release of energy to break hydrogen bonds.In the example above,the energy is released from heat produced by your body,thus helping to lower the surface temperature of your body and make you feel cooler.
• B)The transition of water from a liquid to a gas requires a release of energy to break hydrogen bonds.The energy is obtained from heat produced by your body,thus helping to lower the surface temperature of your body and make you feel cooler.
• C)The transition of water from a liquid to a gas requires an input of energy to break hydrogen bonds.The energy is obtained from heat produced by your body,thus helping to lower the surface temperature of your body and make you feel cooler.

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