Temperature usually increases when water condenses. Which behavior of water is most directly responsible for this phenomenon?

Temperature usually increases when water condenses. Which behavior of water is most directly responsible for this phenomenon?





A) the change in density when it condenses to form a liquid or solid
B) reactions with other atmospheric compounds
C) the release of heat by the formation of hydrogen bonds
D) the release of heat by the breaking of hydrogen bonds
E) the high surface tension of water




Answer: C