A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapors at its boiling point. On the average the molecules in the two phases have equal:
A
potential energy
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B
total energy
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C
kinetic energy
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D
intermolecular forces
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Solution
The correct option is D kinetic energy A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapors at its boiling point. On the average, the molecules in the two phases have equal kinetic energy. Kinetic energy in liquid and vapour phase =32RT.