Which of the following ions is in the lowest oxidation state? A. Cr in Cr2O2−7
B. S in S2O2−3
C. C in C2O2−4
D. All are equal

Temperature is defined as a. the equivalent of heat. b. a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual atoms or molecules composing a substance. c. how hot or cold it is. d. the total kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules composing a substance. e. none of the above is correct.