Multiple choice

Evaporation is an?

  1. Exothermic process

  2. Endothermic process

  3. a & b both

  4. None of these.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Evaporation is an endothermic process because it requires the input of energy (latent heat of vaporization) to overcome the intermolecular forces holding the liquid molecules together. This energy is absorbed from the surroundings, causing a cooling effect.

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