Asked by bobbert

Heat is added to a chemical system. Which energy will increase?(1 point)
Responses

the activation energy of the system
the activation energy of the system

the kinetic energy of the reactant molecules
the kinetic energy of the reactant molecules

the potential energy of the products
the potential energy of the products

the relative potential energy of the system

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
the kinetic energy of the reactant molecules

Explanation: Adding heat increases the thermal energy (temperature) so molecules move faster (higher kinetic energy). Activation energy is a barrier and doesn't change; potential energy of products only changes if a reaction occurs and absorbs/releases heat.