The diagram shows the setup for an experiment involving a 1000 mL beaker, filled with 500 mL of water, sitting on a burner. Which best describes the molecular motion of the water particles as the burner supplies heat?
A.
The molecular motion will decrease as more thermal energy is absorbed.

B.
The molecular motion will decrease as less thermal energy is absorbed.

C.
The molecular motion will increase as less thermal energy is absorbed.

D.
The molecular motion will increase as more thermal energy is absorbed.