Question

which term describes the process by which liquid molecules form gases by absorbing energy?
sublimation
solidification
vaporization
condensation

Explanation:

• Sublimation: Conversion of solid to gas, not liquid to gas. Eliminate.
• Solidification: Liquid to solid, releases energy. Eliminate.
• Vaporization: Liquid to gas by absorbing energy (e.g., boiling, evaporation). Matches the process.
• Condensation: Gas to liquid, releases energy. Eliminate.

Answer:

vaporization