In this task, you are given a question and answer for that. The answer will fill in the blank or will complete the unfinished question. Your task is to provide an explanation based on the given question or fill-in-the-blank statement, and answer.

[EX Q]: Question: Katie is looking at particles of reactants, and is noting that they currently are moving very slowly, and that they seem to have a little energy. These particles are likely at a temperature that is 
 Answer: lower
[EX A]: At higher temperatures, particles of reactants have more energy, so they move faster. They are more likely to bump into one another and to collide with greater force.

[EX Q]: Question: Will measures water at a pH of 7, while a bleach solution measures at 12. Which substance is more basic? 
 Answer: bleach
[EX A]: Bases have pH values above 7. The higher the pH value, the more strongly basic the substance.

[EX Q]: Question: Less waste being noted indicates _____ use of resources. 
 Answer: less
[EX A]:
Increased resource use generally means more waste; electronic waste from developed nations is a growing problem in the developing world.