Which statement correctly describes why hot liquids have more energy of motion compared to cold liquids? (1 point)

• Hot liquids have a higher number of particles.
• Cold liquids have less electrons.
• Particles in hot liquids move faster.
• Particles in hot liquids move slower.

1 answer

The correct statement is: Particles in hot liquids move faster.

This is because temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. When a liquid is heated, its particles gain energy and move more rapidly.