Question

what is the energy of the movement of particles in a substance?
thermal energy
kinetic energy
temperature
potential energy

Explanation:

Thermal energy is the energy of the movement of particles in a substance. It is related to the kinetic energy of the particles (as they move), but thermal energy specifically refers to the total kinetic energy due to particle motion within a substance. Temperature is a measure related to the average kinetic energy of particles. Potential energy is about stored energy (not related to particle movement here). So, the key concept here is thermal energy.

Answer:

Thermal energy