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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following processes is endothermic?
Options
A Evaporation
Correct Answer
B Freezing
C Condensation
D Combustion
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Endothermic processes absorb heat from the surroundings. Evaporation (or vaporization) requires heat input to overcome intermolecular forces and convert a liquid to a gas.

Hint

Think about which phase change requires energy input to occur.

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