Question

matter and temperature quick check
which option is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance? (1 point)
heat
thermal energy
temperature
phase

Explanation:

• Heat is the transfer of thermal energy.
• Thermal energy is the total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in a substance.
• Temperature is defined as the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
• Phase refers to the state of matter (solid, liquid, gas, etc.).

Answer:

temperature