-The Phase Changes B → C and D → E

question 55

Multiple Choice

-The phase changes B → C and D → E are not associated with temperature increases because the heat energy is used up to ________.

• A)increase distances between molecules
• B)break intramolecular bonds
• C)rearrange atoms within molecules
• D)increase the velocity of molecules
• E)increase the density of the sample

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