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⟩ Evaporation occurs when molecules at the surface of a liquid overcome the attractive forces of the liquid.This occurs when molecules within the liquid attain a sufficient amount of

1. resonance.

2. kinetic energy.

3. surface tension.

4. potential energy.

Answer: B

Explanation: Evaporation occurs when a molecule attains sufficient speed or kinetic energy to overcome the attractive forces of a liquid. Resonance, surface tension and potential energy all relate to molecules that are not in motion. Thus, answer choice B is the best answer.

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