The diagram shows a representation of the particles in a liquid. Which of the following can happen when a liquid is heated? For each of the statements below, select whether it is true or false.
When a liquid is heated....
True or False
the particles gain thermal energy
the mass of each particle increases
the substance vaporizes and becomes a gas
True: The particles gain thermal energy when a liquid is heated. This is because the increase in temperature causes the particles to move with greater kinetic energy.
False: The mass of each particle does not increase when a liquid is heated. The mass of an individual particle remains constant regardless of the temperature.
True: Under certain conditions, when a liquid is heated, the substance can vaporize and become a gas. This occurs when the temperature of the liquid reaches its boiling point, and the vapor pressure is equal to the atmospheric pressure.