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Temperature and Thermal Energy — Quiz

Question 2 • Physical Science

What happens when heat is removed from water?

Answer
A
The water changes from a liquid to a gas.
B
The water particles move farther apart.
C
The kinetic energy of the water particles decreases.
D
The temperature of the water increases.

Explanation

Removing heat lowers the average kinetic energy of the water particles, so they move more slowly. Therefore, the correct choice is “The kinetic energy of the water particles decreases.”

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