Understanding Phase Changes: Liquid to Gas (Evaporation)

Molecules at the surface gain enough energy to enter the gaseous state

Because air particles collide with the liquid providing energy for molecules to escape

The warmer something is, the faster evaporation occurs

<p>Molecules throughout the liquid gain enough energy to enter the gaseous state</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It remains constant until all molecules turn into a gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>480 meters per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They account for about 90% of all impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thermal energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concentration gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers