What happens to the speed of water molcules when it is heated?

Increases

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Decreases

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Remains same

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Depends on the heating temperature

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Solution

The correct option is A
Increases

Particles of matter move because they possess kinetic energy. The kinetic energy increases with increase in temperature. Therefore, movement of water molecules increases as we heat it up.

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