Which statement best describes how heat energy is involved in changing water into steam?
A) Heat energy breaks the intermolecular forces holding molecules of water together.
B) Heat energy is released from intermolecular forces as the molecules of water break apart.
C) Heat energy breaks the covalent bonds holding molecules of water together.
D) Heat energy is released from covalent bonds as the molecules of water break apart.
E) Heat energy is not involved in this change.

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Heat energy breaks the intermolecular forces holding molecules of water together, causing them to break apart and form steam. This process is known as vaporization or boiling.

Which Statement Best Describes How Heat Energy Is Involved in Changing