What is the relationship between internal energy and particle arrangement (Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity)

The correct answer is Changing particle arrangement can change the potential energy of particles.

Evidence lens: Use the data, graph feature, practical observation, or particle behaviour that proves the answer. This question asks: What is the relationship between internal energy and particle arrangement (Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity). The correct response is Changing particle arrangement can change the potential energy of particles, because density links mass and volume, so the answer must preserve which quantity is being calculated. In Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity, the marking point should connect directly to recall and apply the equation change in thermal energy = mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Internal energy and energy transfers, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 285 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the evidence lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.