JAMB Chemistry 1992 Question 7

Question 7

Kinetic Theory and States of Matter

Which of the following is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance?

  1. A.Volume
  2. B.Mass
  3. C.Pressure
  4. D.Temperature
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Answer: D (Temperature)

Explanation

Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of the particles: the hotter the substance, the faster its particles move.