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Which particles have more kinetic energy-those in a substance with a high temperature or those in a substance with a low temperature?

Particles in a substance with a high temperature have more kinetic energy than those in a substance with a low temperature. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance, so higher temperature means higher average kinetic energy.


An object with a high temperature has particles that move quickly?

Perhaps. Temperature does not apply to quantum mechanical objects like particles. It applies to populations, such as a "mote" / body / air mass / planet / etc. There it means the individual atoms / molecules are moving with such-and-such an average speed. When dealing with a particle, it is better to refer to its kinetic energy.


Do particles in steam collide?

Yes, particles in steam collide with each other due to their high kinetic energy and constant random motion. These collisions contribute to the pressure and temperature of the steam.


How does the high specific heat of water help maintain the temperature of earth?

Water's high specific heat allows it to absorb and store large amounts of heat energy without a significant change in temperature. This property helps regulate the earth's temperature by stabilizing marine and terrestrial climates, absorbing heat from the sun during the day and releasing it slowly at night. This helps moderate temperature fluctuations and creates a more stable environment for life to thrive.


How does increasing the temperature affect collisions?

It increases the number of high-energy collisions

Related Questions

Is it true that a high temperature has particles that move quickly?

Not precisely. A temperature can't have particles. A substance which is at a high temperature has particles which are moving fast.


The particles of an object with a high temperature have a high what?

convection


A fluorescent light source emits light as a result of high temperature?

false


True or False- Energy is transferred as heat from a substance at high temperature to a substance at low temperature?

True. Heat is transferred from a substance at high temperature to a substance at low temperature to reach thermal equilibrium.


Does a high specific heat allow water to heat slowly cool slowly or to do both?

A high specific heat allows water to heat slowly and cool slowly. This is because water requires a large amount of energy to change its temperature compared to other substances, which results in a slow rate of temperature change.


What does heat allow melting to occur?

Because melting occur at high temperature; at this temperature bonds between particles are weaker.


Does a high specific heat allow water to heat slowly cool slowly or both?

A high specific heat for water means that it can absorb a lot of heat energy before its temperature increases significantly, so it heats slowly. Conversely, it also loses heat slowly because it releases a significant amount of energy to lower its temperature.


Is high temperature recommended for a cookery true or false?

High temperatures are recommended for cooking. It can all depend on what you are planning to cook.


Do substances with high thermal energy have fast moving particles?

Yes, substances with high thermal energy have particles that are moving rapidly. The higher the thermal energy, the faster the particles move. This movement is what we perceive as temperature or heat.


Does water changes temperature slowly?

Yes, water has a high specific heat capacity, which means it can absorb and release heat slowly. This makes water temperature changes relatively gradual compared to other substances.


What causes something to have high temperature?

Temperature is a measure of energy and if the particles in a substance are vibrating quicker then it has more energy and gets hotter.


What is kinetic theory and how is it used?

Kinetic theory is when a high number of particles such as temperature, viscosity and volume that move randomly colliding in different directions. The speed of particles has an impact on temperature and gas pressure.