MTEL General Curriculum Practice Exam

Correct Response: C. Temperature is the measure of the average kinetic (movement) energy of the molecules in a substance. At higher temperatures, the molecules move more rapidly than they do at lower temperatures. The energy level of the electrons (A) in water molecules remains relatively constant. The attractive forces between water molecules (B), or hydrogen bonds, are relatively weak and do not vary in strength according to temperature. D is incorrect because evaporation is a cooling, not a heating, process.