A thermometer at room temperature is placed in cup of hot tea. What happens to the molecular kinetic energy of the molecules in the thermometer? stays the same • decreases increases

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Linan asked Jan 8, 2023

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A thermometer at room temperature is placed in cup of hot tea. What happens to the molecular kinetic energy of the molecules in the thermometer?

stays the same
•
decreases
increases

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increases

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The energy increases (temp increases)....the molecules become further apart and the liquid expands up the graduated scale of the thermometer to show temp

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