The particles of a solid are linked together in a network. if the temperature of the solid increases, the particles gain energy. if they gain enough energy, the particles can break free of the network. then, they are able to move around more freely. in the event described above, what kind of change is taking place? a. a physical change b. neither a physical nor a chemical change c. a chemical change d. both a physical and a chemical change

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the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.