Question

Thermal energy is transferred to a substance. Which change can occur?

A. The particles will gain potential energy, but the kinetic energy of the particles will stay the same.

B. The particles can gain kinetic energy, but the potential energy of the particles will stay the same.

C. The particles can gain potential and kinetic energy.

D. The kinetic and potential energy of the particles will stay the same.

Answer 1

B. The particles can gain kinetic energy, but the potential energy of the particles will stay the same.