During the process of evaporation, high-energy molecules escape from the surface of a liquid. What happens to the average kinetic energy of the remaining molecules and the temperature of the remaining liquid?
Average kinetic energy decreases; temperature decreases.
Average kinetic energy decreases; temperature increases.
Average kinetic energy remains the same; temperature decreases.
Average kinetic energy remains the same; temperature increases.
313 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.