When a liquid evaporates, some molecules escape from its surface. Which molecules are most likely to escape, and how does the average kinetic energy of the remaining molecules change?
those with the lowest kinetic energy; increases
those with the lowest kinetic energy; decreases
those with the highest kinetic energy; increases
those with the highest kinetic energy; decreases
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.