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. According to the data provided:

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

Among the samples, Sample 3, which has a temperature of 22 ºC, has the highest temperature. Therefore, Sample 3 has water particles that have the greatest average kinetic energy.

So, the answer is 3.