Rank the Following Substances in Order of Increasing Average Kinetic

question 52

Multiple Choice

Rank the following substances in order of increasing average kinetic energy, assuming they are all at the same temperature: N₂, CH₄, Ne, Kr

• A)N₂ < CH₄ < Ne < Kr
• B)CH₄ < Ne < N₂ < Kr
• C)Kr < N₂ < CH₄ < Ne
• D)Ne < CH₄ < N₂ < Kr
• E)none of these choices is correct

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Definitions:

Lipid Soluble

Refers to substances that are capable of dissolving in lipids or fats, which can easily pass through cell membranes.

Facilitated Transport

A process of passive movement of molecules or ions across a biological membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.

Glucose

A simple sugar and a key source of energy for cells, often referred to as blood sugar in the context of bodily functions.

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, leading to the equal distribution of molecules.