Evaporation, the phase transition from liquid to gas, is an endothermic process, meaning it absorbs heat. This heat energy is used to increase the kinetic energy of liquid molecules, enabling them to overcome intermolecular forces and escape the liquid’s surface. The latent heat of vaporization represents the amount of energy required for this transformation, leading to an increase in the enthalpy of the system during evaporation. Consequently, evaporation results in cooling of the surroundings as heat energy is absorbed from the environment.
