Which of the following phase changes involves the transfer of heat from the surroundings to the system?
A
CH4(g)→CH4(l)CH4(g)→CH4(l), because CH4CH4 molecules in the gas phase must absorb energy in order to move closer together, thereby increasing the intermolecular attractions in the solid state.
B
CO2(g)→CO2(s)CO2(g)→CO2(s), because CO2CO2 molecules in the gas phase must absorb energy in order to move closer together, thereby increasing the intermolecular attractions in the liquid state.
C
H2O(l)→H2O(s)H2O(l)→H2O(s), because H2OH2O molecules in the liquid phase must absorb energy in order to create a crystalline structure with strong intermolecular attractions in the solid state.
D
NH3(l)→NH3(g)NH3(l)→NH3(g), because NH3NH3 molecules in the liquid phase must absorb energy in order to overcome their intermolecular attractions and become free gas molecules.