Kinetic theory and evaporation Evaporation is the escaping of molecules of a liquid from its surface. It takes place at all temperatures. A liquid in an uncovered container has its molecules in constant motion. Heat from the sun increases the kinetic energy of the molecules nearest the surface of the liquid. When they acquire enough energy, they escape from the surface of the liquid. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://www.primacyebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kinetic-theory-and-evaporation.jpg" alt="Kinetic theory and evaporation" class="wp-image-20681"/></figure> <div class="sign-up-notice-after-excerpt-two" style="background-color:powderblue;"> You are viewing an excerpt of this lesson. Subscribing to the subject will give you access to the following: <ul> <li>The complete lesson note and evaluation questions for this topic</li> <li>The complete lessons for the subject and class (First Term, Second Term & Third Term)</li> <li>Media-rich, interactive and gamified content</li> <li>End-of-lesson objective questions with detailed explanations to force mastery of content</li> <li>Simulated termly preparatory exams</li> <li>Discussion boards on all lessons and subjects</li> <li>Guaranteed learning</li> <li>Win great prizes for topping the <a href="https://www.primacyebooks.com">Primacy Ebooks</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="sensei-message info"></div>