Answer to Question #204775 in General Chemistry for Rajay Myrie

Question

Using the kinetic particle theory, describe the interconversion between the three physical states of water.

Answer 1

A solid into a liquid The kinetic energy increases as the solid is heated to convert into liquid. The heat energy is absorbed by the molecules of solid and stored in the form of potential energy. The interparticle spaces between molecules increase. As the space between molecules increases, they move around more, increasing the collision. The inter-particle attraction decreases as the molecules move away from each other.