How is internal energy affected when water is boiled?

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The discussion revolves around the effects of boiling water on its internal energy, particularly focusing on the transformation of cold water into hot water and the physical changes that occur during this process.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the internal energy of water increases as it is heated, linking this increase directly to the temperature of the water.
  • One participant questions what physically happens to the internal energy and the molecular bonds during the heating process, suggesting that properties may change at different temperature levels until a maximum temperature is reached.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that internal energy increases with temperature, but there are differing views on the specifics of what occurs at the molecular level and how bonds are affected.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the changes in molecular bonds and properties at varying temperatures, indicating a need for further exploration of these concepts.

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How is internal energy affected as cold water in a kettle transforms into hot water?

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chapp said:
How is internal energy affected as cold water in a kettle transforms into hot water?
Well , internal energy of the water increases - as internal energy of a body is directly linked to the temperature of the said body .

Hope this helps.
 
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Qwertywerty said:
Well , internal energy of the water increases - as internal energy of a body is directly linked to the temperature of the said body .

Thanks for the help! :D
 
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Dear friends! What physically is happening when 1.Internal energy is increasing 2.After internal energy has increased?
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Does anything happen to bonds?
At different levels of temperature properties must be changing until maximum possible temperature.
 
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