After a candle is blown out, the wax of the candle decreases in temperature. What happens to the molecules of the wax when the temperature of the wax decreases?

Question

Responses

a
The energy of the molecules of the wax decreases.
The energy of the molecules of the wax decreases.

b
The cold energy of the molecules of the wax increases.
The cold energy of the molecules of the wax increases.

c
The energy of the molecules of the wax increases.
The energy of the molecules of the wax increases.

d
The wax loses heat molecules.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

a. The energy of the molecules of the wax decreases.

When the temperature of the wax decreases, the kinetic energy of the molecules also decreases, which means they move less vigorously. This is consistent with the principles of thermodynamics where a decrease in temperature corresponds to a decrease in energy.