During an endothermic phase change, what happens to the potential energy and the kinetic energy?

During an endothermic phase change, the substance absorbs energy, which is used to overcome attractions between its particles. This increases potential energy. The temperature stays constant during the phase change, so the particles’ average kinetic energy stays the same. Therefore, the correct choice is D: potential energy increases, and kinetic energy stays the same.

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