When thermal energy is added to boiling water,the water temperature
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)remains the same.

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When boiling water receives thermal energy, the temperature remains constant during the change of state from liquid to gas. This is because the added energy is used to break the intermolecular bonds between water molecules, rather than increasing the temperature. Once all the water has been converted to steam, any additional energy will cause the temperature of the steam to rise.

When Thermal Energy Is Added to Boiling Water,the Water Temperature