In the given statement, "When water becomes steam, it increases 10 times," the assertion is false. When water changes into steam (water vapor) through the process of evaporation or boiling, it does not increase in volume by 10 times.
When water is heated to its boiling point, it changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state. This phase transition involves the water molecules gaining enough energy to break free from their liquid form and become steam. During this process, the water molecules spread out and move more freely, but the overall volume of the water does not increase by 10 times.
To illustrate this concept, consider a pot of boiling water on the stove. As the water evaporates and turns into steam, you will notice steam rising from the surface of the water. While the steam occupies more space than the liquid water due to its gaseous state, it does not increase in volume by a factor of 10.
Therefore, the statement that water increases 10 times when it becomes steam is incorrect. The volume may change, but it does not increase by such a significant factor during the phase change from water to steam.
