Physics 5054 · O Level · Melting, boiling and evaporation

Melting, boiling and evaporation — practice question

In a steam cleaner, water is raised to its boiling point and then changed into steam (water in the gas state).
(a)[1]

Define the term boiling point.

(b(i))[2]

Describe the arrangement of molecules in a liquid.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain, using ideas about molecules, why thermal energy (heat) has to be provided to the water while it is boiling.

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