Question

Compare solid and liquid water at 0 degrees Celsius.
Which has more kinetic energy? Why?

Answer 1

Solid water, also known as ice, has less kinetic energy compared to liquid water at 0 degrees Celsius. This is because kinetic energy is related to the movement of molecules or particles. In the case of ice, the water molecules are in a fixed and ordered arrangement, vibrating in a fixed position but not moving freely. On the other hand, liquid water at 0 degrees Celsius has more kinetic energy as the water molecules are not as tightly bound and can move more freely.