Question

Why do restaurants wash their dishes with hot water?(1 point)
Responses

Hot water is cheaper than cold water.
Hot water is cheaper than cold water.

The molecules of hot water have more kinetic energy than the molecules of cold water, so they will more easily break up grease and leftover food.
The molecules of hot water have more kinetic energy than the molecules of cold water, so they will more easily break up grease and leftover food.

The molecules of hot water have less kinetic energy than cold water, so they are easier to control during dishwashing.
The molecules of hot water have less kinetic energy than cold water, so they are easier to control during dishwashing.

Hot water has more potential energy than cold water so it is more effective at removing grease and food scraps.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:

**The molecules of hot water have more kinetic energy than the molecules of cold water, so they will more easily break up grease and leftover food.**

Hot water is effective for washing dishes because its increased temperature enhances the ability of the water to dissolve fats and oils, making it easier to remove food residues.