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Interpretation: Two students discusses about boiling water. Correct statement to be described.
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Answer to Problem C20.2RE
The correct answer is given by Paige. Before any hydrogen −oxygen bonds are broken the water will evaporate.
Explanation of Solution
The correct answer is given by Paige. To decompose water boiling water is not providing nearly enough energy. Boiling water is still water. Before any hydrogen −oxygen bonds are broken the water will evaporate. Heating the water provides the energy to vaporize the water.
Paige gives the correct answer. Heating the water provides the energy to vaporize the water.
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