Question

When heat is added to an object, what is happening to the item at the atomic level? (Check all that apply)

The atoms in the structure are vibrating more.


The atoms begin breaking apart.


The atoms begin to move more.


The chemical bonds between atoms are broken.

Answer 1

a

Step-by-step explanation:

heat is energy, energy cannot be made or destroyed but transferred

Answer 2

At atomic level, the following is happening:

• The atoms in the structure are vibrating more

• The atoms begin to move more

Step-by-step explanation:

When heat is added to an object the kinetic energy of its atoms is increased. That makes the atoms to vibrate more and to move more.