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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?
Options
A Evaporation occurs only at the boiling point, while boiling occurs at any temperature
B Evaporation is rapid vaporization throughout the liquid; boiling occurs only at the surface
C Boiling is rapid vaporization anywhere in the bulk liquid at a fixed temperature (the boiling point), while evaporation occurs at the surface at various temperatures
Correct Answer
D There is no difference; they are the same process
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Boiling is rapid vaporization that occurs throughout the bulk liquid at a fixed temperature (the boiling point). Evaporation occurs at the surface of a liquid at temperatures below the boiling point, involving only particles with sufficient kinetic energy to escape.

Hint

Boiling happens throughout the liquid at a specific temperature.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1637 of 1872
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