The bubbles that form in water after it has been boiling for some time are __________ A) empty space. B) H₂(g) and O₂(g) gases. C) the vapor phase of water, H₂O(g). D) filled with air. E) superhot water, H₂O(l).

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The bubbles that form during boiling are indeed the vapor phase of water, which is H₂O(g). Option A is incorrect because empty space is not a substance that can form in water. Option B is incorrect because it refers to gases that are not formed during boiling. Option D is incorrect because air does not form during boiling. Option E is incorrect because superhot water does not form bubbles during boiling.

The Bubbles That Form in Water After It Has Been