Molecules of a liquid can pass into the vapor phase only if the
A)liquid has little surface tension.
B)molecules have sufficient kinetic energy to overcome the intermolecular forces in the liquid.
C)temperature of the liquid is near its boiling point.
D)vapor pressure of the liquid is high.

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Molecules can transition from the liquid phase to the vapor phase when they possess enough kinetic energy to overcome the intermolecular forces that hold them together in the liquid state. This process is not solely dependent on factors like surface tension, the temperature being near the boiling point, or the vapor pressure being high, although these can influence the rate of evaporation.

Molecules of a Liquid Can Pass into the Vapor Phase