Question

Question

Use the table to answer the question.

Sample Temperature (ºC) Volume (mL)
1 15 30
2 8 30
3 22 30
4 4 30
A student measures the temperature of four samples of water. Which sample has water particles that have the greatest average kinetic energy?

(1 point)
Responses

4
4

2
2

3
3

1

Answer 1

The average kinetic energy of water particles is directly related to the temperature of the water.

In the provided samples, the temperatures are:

• Sample 1: 15°C
• Sample 2: 8°C
• Sample 3: 22°C
• Sample 4: 4°C

Sample 3 has the highest temperature at 22°C. Therefore, it has the greatest average kinetic energy of the water particles.

The correct response is:

3