Question

question 4 (5 points)
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in comparison to steam, ice has
a) more total energy.
b) less kinetic energy.
c) more kinetic energy.
d) the same total energy.

Explanation:

Kinetic energy of particles is related to their motion. Steam is a gas with particles moving rapidly, while ice is a solid with particles vibrating in fixed positions (slower motion). So ice particles have less kinetic energy than steam particles. Total energy: Steam (gas) has more total energy than ice (solid) as energy is added to change states (solid→liquid→gas). So A, C, D are incorrect.

Answer:

B) less kinetic energy.