Sample Temperature (ºC) Volume (mL)

Question

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

3
3

2
2

4
4

1
1
Remaining Attempts : 3

Answer 1

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

Looking at the temperatures given in the samples:

• Sample 1: 15ºC
• Sample 2: 8ºC
• Sample 3: 22ºC
• Sample 4: 4ºC

Sample 3 has the highest temperature (22ºC), which means it has water particles with the greatest average kinetic energy.

The correct response is: 3