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What happens when a gas is heated?

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This question seems obvious but the real meaning I am trying to exploit is difficult (for me). I was asked this question in advanced chemistry. It seems easy but I don't remember this covered material. Can anyone help me? Thanks, help is much appreciated. :)

When a gas is heated_____.

A) all of the absorbed thermal energy is converted to kinetic energy. B) all of the absorbed thermal energy is converted to potential energy C) some of the absorbed thermal energy is converted to the internal energy of the gas particles, and some is converted to kinetic energy. D) one-half the absorbed thermal energy is converted to potential energy and the other half is converted to kinetic energy.