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Use the table to answer the 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

L, M, N
L, M, N

M, L, N
M, L, N

N, L, M
N, L, M

N, M, L

1 answer

The average kinetic energy of water molecules is directly related to the temperature of the water samples; higher temperatures correspond to greater average kinetic energy.

Based on the temperatures provided:

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

The order from greatest to least average kinetic energy is:

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

Therefore, the correct response is:

M, L, N