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In Physics / High School | 2014-10-10

If you leave a wet paper towel out on a counter, it will eventually dry. Which change of state causes this?

Asked by NevadaMiyasaka

Answer (3)

In evaporation, liquid substances become gas. So this is an example of evaporation

Answered by icedraptor88 | 2024-06-10

This is the change called evaporation, which is a type of vaporization where liquid turns to gas.

Answered by ttstreb | 2024-06-10

The change of state that causes a wet paper towel to dry is evaporation, where liquid water turns into gas. This occurs as water molecules gain energy and escape into the air. The process continues until all the liquid has evaporated, leaving the paper towel dry.
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Answered by icedraptor88 | 2024-12-26