Which of the following energy storage modes for a gas molecule "switch on" fully at
-(b) the highest temperature?
A) The molecule's kinetic energy
B) The molecule's rotational energy
C) The molecule's vibrational energy

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Vibrational energy modes in a gas molecule are activated at higher temperatures compared to rotational and kinetic energy modes. This is because vibrational modes require more energy to be excited due to the stronger forces involved in stretching or compressing bonds compared to the energy needed for rotation or translation (kinetic energy).

Which of the Following Energy Storage Modes for a Gas