Heating a pot of water on the stove is a common occurrence during meal preparation in many homes. Which is an explanation that describes what is
happening to the water on a molecular level? *

A. Thermal energy is being taken away from the water, causing the water molecules to
move around more, which causes a change of state from solid to gas.

B. Thermal energy is being added to the water, causing the carbon molecules to move
around more, which causes a change of state from liquid to carbon dioxide.

C. Thermal energy is being added to the water, causing the water molecules to move
around more, which causes a change of state from liquid to gas.

D. Solar energy is being added to the water, causing the water molecules to move around
more, which causes a change of state from gas to liquid.