Which of the following accurately characterizes the process of evaporation?

Because energy is released, evaporation is an exothermic process.
Because energy is absorbed, evaporation is an exothermic process.
Because energy is released, evaporation is an endothermic process.
Because energy is absorbed, evaporation is an endothermic process.

Question

Which of the following accurately characterizes the process of evaporation?
 	
	Because energy is released, evaporation is an exothermic process.
	Because energy is absorbed, evaporation is an exothermic process.
	Because energy is released, evaporation is an endothermic process.
	Because energy is absorbed, evaporation is an endothermic process.

superhelp101 · Answer

@eric_d

eric_d · Answer

It's an endothermic process as it absorbs energy
Eg: liquid absorbs heat energy to form gas molecules
Pls confirm this @chmvijay 
Thanks in advance

superhelp101 · Answer

@miraclemilktea2 what do you think?

eric_d · Answer

I'm quite confident with option 4
Am I rite @aaronq