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2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification

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Question 9

A small spill of ethanol forms a thin layer on a glass laboratory bench. Later on, the bench is found to be completely dry.

a.

Which process caused the ethanol to disappear?

  • Sublimation
  • Condensation
  • Evaporation
  • Boiling
[1]
b.

In terms of molecules, describe how this process occurs.

[3]
c.

When this process occurs, the temperature of the remaining liquid decreases. In terms of molecules, explain why this cooling occurs.

[3]
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