A pure liquid is placed in an open beaker, and some of its molecules leave the liquid by evaporation. Which statement about this process is correct?
- ANone of the escaping molecules return to the liquid.
- BThe escaping molecules are generally the more energetic ones.
- CThe rate of escape of the molecules can be increased by increasing the depth of the liquid in the beaker.
- DThe temperature of the remaining liquid is unaffected by the escape of the molecules.