How to calculate the minimum kinetic energy required by a surface molecule to escape the liquid (during evaporation)?

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Evaporation occurs when surface molecules have enough Kinetic Energy to escape the surface of the liquid. Given a certain volume of liquid at a certain temperature, is it possible to determine this value of Kinetic Energy?

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How to calculate the minimum kinetic energy required by a surface molecule to escape the liquid (during evaporation)?

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