Which statement is the best description of the energy found in molecules of water?(1 point)

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Colder molecules have more kinetic energy.
Colder molecules have more kinetic energy.

A molecule's temperature is not connected to its energy.
A molecule's temperature is not connected to its energy.

Colder molecules have more thermal energy.
Colder molecules have more thermal energy.

Hotter molecules have more kinetic energy.
Hotter molecules have more kinetic energy.

Answer 1

The best description of the energy found in molecules of water from the given options is:

Hotter molecules have more kinetic energy.

This statement accurately reflects the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy, where an increase in temperature corresponds to an increase in the average kinetic energy of the molecules.