Under which of the following conditions will vaporization best occur?
A)high mass,large surface area,high kinetic energy
B)weak forces between molecules,high kinetic energy,large surface area
C)high molecular energy,small surface area
D)low kinetic energy,strong molecular forces,large surface area
E)small surface area,low kinetic energy,low molecular mass

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Vaporization occurs when the molecules of a liquid gain enough energy to break free from their attractive forces and escape into the gas phase. Therefore, the condition that would best enable vaporization is one with weak forces between molecules (to make it easier for the molecules to separate), high kinetic energy (to provide the energy necessary for the molecules to overcome their attractive forces), and a large surface area (to allow for more molecules to escape). Condition B satisfies all of these requirements.

Under Which of the Following Conditions Will Vaporization Best Occur