Question

What happens to water molecules as water is heated?(1 point)
Responses

The molecules get closer together.
The molecules get closer together.

The molecules sink.
The molecules sink.

The molecules move more slowly.
The molecules move more slowly.

The molecules become less dense.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **The molecules become less dense.**

As water is heated, the molecules move faster and tend to spread apart, leading to a decrease in density.