Question

The temperature at the boiling point remained constant despite the continued addition of heat by the Bunsen burner. What was the energy used for? Select one: Energy was not conserved under these conditions. The energy was used to form intermolecular bonds between the water molecules. The energy was released by the water as heat, which warmed up the surroundings. The energy was used to overcome the attractions between the water molecules.

Answer 1

Answer:

The energy was used to overcome the attractions between the water molecules.

Explanation:

At the boiling point, there is no further increase in temperature by the heat. Rather the additional heat energy is used in breaking down the bonds so as to lead to change in state - from liquid to gaseous state.

The correct option is;

The energy was used to overcome the attractions between the water molecules.