Question

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

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.

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.

Answer 1

The last option. Hot water molecules have more kinetic energy, which helps break up and dissolve grease/food residues and makes detergents more effective (and also helps sanitize).