Question
A substance undergoes (i) a change in its temperature, (ii) a change in its phase without change in its temperature. In each case, state the change in energy of molecules of the substance.
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Answer
(i) Average kinetic energy of molecules changes.
(ii) Average potential energy of molecules changes.
(ii) Average potential energy of molecules changes.
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