Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 9 - Liquids, Solids, and Materials - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 421a: 19

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In order to enter the gas phase, atoms must gain enough energy to overcome the intermolecular attractions which prevent them from vaporizing. Thus, since vaporization involves the molecules gaining energy, the process must be endothermic.
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