Multiple choice

How does the evaporation of acetone from your hand cause a cooling effect?

  1. By the absorption of energy from the palm

  2. By the release of energy from acetone

  3. By the loss of energy from the atmosphere

  4. By the gain of energy from the atmosphere
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Explanation

The particles of acetone gain/absorb energy from the palm and evaporate, causing a cooling effect.

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