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What does only particles on the surface of the liquid gain enough energy to become gas?

April 26, 2017energy gain Gas liquid particles

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What does only particles on the surface of the liquid gain enough energy to become gas?

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They are the outermost molecules and therefore more susceptible to a change in heat and require less energy to escape the liquid because they are not completely surrounded by other liquid molecules. Thus, they are the first to become gaseous.