My book says that 'A liquid gets heated up when it evaporates'

[zorro]

Homework Statement

My book says that 'A liquid gets heated up when it evaporates'

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The Attempt at a Solution

I heard the opposite- the liquid cools itself.
Please help

 

[Mapes]

I agree with you. It takes energy to turn a liquid into gas, and this energy has to come from the surrounding environment, including the remaining liquid.