Use the table to answer the question.

Question

Sample Temperature (ºC)
L 40
M 88
N 21
The table shows the temperature of three water samples. Which list shows the samples in order from greatest to least average kinetic energy of the water molecules?

(1 point)
Responses

M, L, N
M, L, N

L, M, N
L, M, N

N, L, M
N, L, M

N, M, L

Answer 1

In general, the average kinetic energy of water molecules increases with temperature. The samples have the following temperatures:

• Sample L: 40ºC
• Sample M: 88ºC
• Sample N: 21ºC

Based on this information, the order from greatest to least average kinetic energy is:

1. Sample M (88ºC)
2. Sample L (40ºC)
3. Sample N (21ºC)

So the correct response is M, L, N.