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Explain using the kinetic molecular theory what happens to the water molecules when changing from liquid to gas

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Did you know that according to the kinetic molecular theory, water molecules behave differently when changing from a liquid to a gas? This theory states that all particles in a substance are in constant motion. When water is heated, its molecules gain kinetic energy and move faster. As the temperature increases, the molecules at the surface gain enough energy to break free from the attractions holding them in the liquid state. These molecules then form a gas, and this process is known as evaporation. The heat energy transforms the water molecules into a gaseous state, where they move freely and independently. So next time you see water evaporating, remember that it's due to the kinetic energy of the molecules overcoming their attractive forces and transitioning from a liquid to a gas!