When the ice cream is placed on the metal surface, the following interactions will occur:
1. Heat transfer from the metal surface to the ice cream: The metal surface is at a higher temperature of 25 degrees Celsius than the ice cream, which is typically below freezing point. As a result, heat will transfer from the metal to the ice cream, causing the ice cream to melt and increase in temperature.
2. Cooling of the metal surface: As heat is transferred from the metal surface to the ice cream, the metal surface will cool down slightly. However, this effect will generally be negligible considering the large difference in heat capacity between a solid metal surface and the ice cream.
3. Melting of the ice cream: Due to the heat transfer from the metal surface, the ice cream will start to melt and transition from its solid state to a liquid state. The rate of melting will depend on various factors such as the initial temperature of the ice cream and the specific composition of the ice cream itself.
Overall, the ice cream will melt and the metal surface may slightly cool down during the interaction.
You place ice cream on a metal surface that is at a room temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. Which will happen when the ice cream and metal surface interact?
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