H₂O (water) melts at 0°C. A student observes another pure substance that melts at 10°C. Which of the following conclusions can the student reasonably draw? (1 pt)

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The molecules in water are farther apart than the molecules in the unknown liquid.
The bonds between water molecules are stronger than the bonds between molecules of the unknown liquid.
The average kinetic energy of water molecules is greater than the average kinetic energy of the molecules in the unknown liquid.
The electrostatic forces between molecules of water are weaker than the electrostatic forces between the molecules of the unknown liquid.

Answer 1

The correct conclusion that the student can reasonably draw is that: The average kinetic energy of water molecules is greater than the average kinetic energy of the molecules in the unknown liquid.