Question

In which situation are the individual molecules moving the fastest? A) in a bowl of hot soup B) in a glass of iced tea C) in a glass of tap water D) in a cup of boiling water\

Answer 1

D) in a cup of boiling water

Answer 2

Answer : Option D) In a cup of boiling water

Explanation :

The individual molecules of water while boiling will move fastest amongst the given choices. As the boiling of water will cause the liquid molecules to increase the intermolecular forces of attraction between molecules and get escaped into vapors. Here, there is a transformation of state that is about to occur from liquid to gaseous. Compared to other examples, where there are no change of state occurring.