The diagram shows the setup for an experiment involving a 1000 mL beaker, filled with 500 mL of water, sitting on a burner.

Question

Which best describes the molecular motion of the water particles as the burner supplies heat?
A
The molecular motion will increase as less thermal energy is absorbed.

B
The molecular motion will decrease as less thermal energy is absorbed.

C
The molecular motion will increase as more thermal energy is absorbed.

D
The molecular motion will decrease as more thermal energy is absorbed.

Answer 1

C
The molecular motion will increase as more thermal energy is absorbed.