Question

select the correct answer. the temperature of water in a beaker is 45°c. what does this measurement represent? a. the heat capacity of water b. the total thermal energy of water c. the average kinetic energy of water particles d. the total kinetic energy of water particles

Explanation:

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. Heat capacity is related to the amount of heat needed to change the temperature of a substance. Total thermal energy depends on mass, temperature and specific - heat capacity. Total kinetic energy is not what temperature represents directly.

Answer:

C. the average kinetic energy of water particles