Eureka! Evaporation and condensation

What happens to the molecules in a solid as they heat up?

• They bond more strongly together

• They slow down and freeze

• They vibrate faster, breaking the lattice structure

• They turn directly into gas

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What causes water in a goldfish bowl to disappear over time?

• It undergoes a chemical reaction

• It is absorbed by the fish

• It evaporates into the air

• It sinks into the bowl

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What state do water molecules form when they escape into the air?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Gas or vapor

• Liquid

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What happens to water vapor molecules when they cool down?

• They rise higher in the air

• They disintegrate

• They condense into a liquid

• They expand

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Why does condensation occur on the surface of a cold fish bowl?

• Due to heating of the bowl

• Because of light exposure

• Water vapor molecules cool and condense

• Fish release chemicals

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