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in which sample of water do the water particles have more energy: 5g of ice cubes at -10 OC, or 5 g of liquid water at 20 0C? Explain

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since q=mct, and q is heat ENERGY, masses and specific heat are equal, Temperature is the determining factor here. So as the equation suggests, liquid water has more energy as it contains more heat energy.
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