Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 12 - Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Questions - Page 440: 15

Answer

Sweat cools the body through evaporation.

Work Step by Step

Sweat absorbs heat from the body through conduction. As it evaporates, it takes with it heat from our bodies. This process leaves our skin cooler.
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