The atoms and molecules in a liquid are in constant motion. As temperature decreases, what is true of the particles in the liquid?

The distance between the particles increases.

The attraction between the particles decreases.

The rate of particle movement decreases.

The potential energy of the particles decreases.

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Jazlene Blankenship

8 May, 23:48

The atoms and molecules in a liquid are in constant motion. As temperature decreases, what is true of the particles in the liquid?

The distance between the particles increases.

The attraction between the particles decreases.

The rate of particle movement decreases.

The potential energy of the particles decreases.

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Salma Chaney · Answer 1

The rate of the particle movement decreases.

Explanation:

When temperature decreases in a liquid, the amount of kinetic energy is less so therefore the particles move slower than when there's alot of kinetic energy. When there's alot of kinetic energy, the particles move faster.