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Explain why water cools (its temperature drops) when it evaporates, using the concepts
Chapter 14, Problem 8Q(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 8Q
Explain why water cools (its temperature drops) when it evaporates, using the concepts of latent heat and internal energy.
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QUESTION:
Problem 8Q
Explain why water cools (its temperature drops) when it evaporates, using the concepts of latent heat and internal energy.
ANSWER:
Solution 8Q
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We have to explain why there is a drop in temperature when it evaporates using the concepts of latent heat and internal energy.
Evaporation is a process wherein the water molecules in the liquid state changes into vapour form. The water molecules breaks the intermolecular bond that holds the water together in the liquid state. The energy needed for the molecules to break these bonds is the latent heat of vaporization.