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.
Answer:B
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.