Question

which statement best describes the energy changes associated with evaporation and boiling?
atoms gain energy during evaporation and boiling
atoms lose energy during evaporation and boiling.
atoms gain energy during evaporation but lose energy during boiling.
atoms lose energy during evaporation but gain energy during boiling

Explanation:

Evaporation and boiling are processes where a liquid turns into a gas. In both, energy (usually heat) is absorbed by the atoms/molecules to overcome intermolecular forces. So atoms gain energy during both.

Answer:

A. Atoms gain energy during evaporation and boiling