When water evaporates from a surface,which of the following occurs?
A)energy is left on the surface.
B)energy is added to the surface.
C)the surface is cooled.
D)the surface is heated.
E)there is no energy exchanged.

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During evaporation, water molecules gain kinetic energy and overcome the attractions of neighboring molecules, leading to a phase change from liquid to vapor. This results in a decrease in temperature on the surface from which evaporation occurs, as the water molecules with the highest kinetic energy leave the surface, causing a cooling effect. Therefore, the surface is cooled during evaporation (choice C).

When Water Evaporates from a Surface,which of the Following Occurs