Question

What happens to intermolecular forces when water boils

Answer 1

when water boils the molecules of water gain energy and a time comes when they have enough energy to overcome the intermolecular forces and convert them into steam

Answer 2

Explanation:

These inter molecular forces allow molecules to pack together in the solid and liquid states.When a pot of water is placed on a burner, it will soon boil. A phase change is occurring; the liquid water is changing to gaseous water, or steam. On a molecular level, the inter molecular forces between the water molecules are decreasing. The heat is providing enough energy for the water molecules to overcome these attractive forces.