What Is the Approximate Average Thermal Energy of an Electron

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate average thermal energy of an electron in a solid at room temperature?

• A) 0.00
• B) 0.0010 eV
• C) 0.025 eV
• D) 27 eV
• E) 1.0 keV

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Definitions:

Macromolecules

Large molecules necessary for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, with complex structures and vital roles in biological processes.

Phosphate

A chemical compound that contains the phosphate ion (PO4^3-), which is essential in biological systems for energy transfer and storage.

Intracellular Buffer System

Mechanisms within cells that regulate pH levels, preventing significant variations that could otherwise interfere with cellular function.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A cellular mechanism that moves sodium ions out of and potassium ions into a cell against their concentration gradients, essential for cellular functions.