RUNNING OUT OF TIME! Which option describes the particles of water as liquid water actively boils to become steam?

A. The particles will gain kinetic energy and increase temperature during boiling.
B. The particles lose kinetic energy and decrease temperature during boiling.
C. The particles will have the same average kinetic energy and the same temperature during boiling.
D. The particles will have the same average kinetic energy and a decrease in temperature during boiling.

correct answer is A

Explanation:

"among the transition metal elements, manganese and zinc have a slight lowering of electronegativities. the reason behind this is that the nuclear charges of these elements are slightly weaker than the other transition metal elements due to the way their valence electrons are filled up. both manganese and zinc have their valence electrons filled up to the 4th shell with 1 pair of electrons (4s2) completely occupying it. although the electrons in the 3rd shell (3d) are yet to be paired since the outer most shell is filled up, the ability of the nucleus to attract electrons is lessened. hence,   the electronegativity (or the ability to attract electrons) is lessened."

you didnt put any of the following