Homework #11 Writing Prompt: Why does sweating decrease our body temperature? Hint: What phase change does the sweat undergo over time; and is that process endo- or exothermic?
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As this liquid evaporates from our skin, it takes away some of the heat energy from our body, which helps to cool us down. The phase change that the sweat undergoes over time is evaporation. Evaporation is a process where a liquid turns into a gas. In this case, Show more…
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