Use the table to answer the question.

Question

Sample Temperature (ºC)
L 40
M 88
N 21
The table shows the temperature of three water samples. Which list shows the samples in order from greatest to least average kinetic energy of the water molecules?

(1 point)
Responses

N, L, M
N, L, M

L, M, N
L, M, N

M, L, N
M, L, N

N, M, L

Answer 1

The average kinetic energy of water molecules is directly related to the temperature of the water samples. Therefore, the samples in order from greatest to least average kinetic energy based on their temperatures are:

• Sample M (88°C)
• Sample L (40°C)
• Sample N (21°C)

So the correct list is M, L, N.