Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Find the average translational kinetic energy of a molecule of a gas at and at . By what factor does it change?
Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of the molecules:
with J/K, J/(mol K) and in kelvin.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Kelvin. K and K.
Step 2. At 300 K. J.
Step 3. At 600 K. J.
Answer: J and J. The energy doubles, because the kelvin temperature doubles. The Celsius temperature grows twelve times, which tells you nothing here.
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