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Which of these indicates that a liquid has transferred thermal energy to the air?

The liquid increases in temperature, and its particles lose kinetic energy.
The liquid decreases in temperature, and its particles gain kinetic energy.
The liquid increases in temperature, and its particles gain kinetic energy.
The liquid decreases in temperature, and its particles lose kinetic energy.

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"The liquid decreases in temperature, and its particles lose kinetic energy."

Reason: Transferring thermal energy from the liquid to the air means the liquid loses energy, so its temperature drops and the average kinetic energy of its particles decreases.