Which of the following best describes what happens to the particles of water vapour when it condenses?
A
They gain energy and gain freedom to move about
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B
They gain kinetic energy and increase their freedom to move without significant attraction
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C
They lose energy and are closer and less free to move around
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D
They lose energy and lose freedom to move about
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Solution
The correct option is B They lose energy and are closer and less free to move around Water vapor when condenses its particles loose energy and come as closer as the particles are in liquid state. Because of this decreased distance, they have less freedom to move around.