During the evaporation of a liquid, particles escape from the surface.
Which row correctly describes the energy of the escaping particles and the resulting change in the average kinetic energy of the remaining molecules?
Energy of escaping particles: highest energy; average kinetic energy of remaining molecules: decreases
Energy of escaping particles: highest energy; average kinetic energy of remaining molecules: increases
Energy of escaping particles: lowest energy; average kinetic energy of remaining molecules: decreases
Energy of escaping particles: lowest energy; average kinetic energy of remaining molecules: increases
528 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2 Thermal properties and temperature, covering 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, 2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature, 2.2.2b Specific heat capacity, 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification, 2.2.3b Evaporation, and 2.2.3c Cooling by evaporation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.