A piece of metal is heated and then submerged in cool water. Which statement below best describes what happens?

A.
The temperature of the water will decrease, while the temperature of the metal will increase.

B.
The temperature of the water will decrease and the temperature of the metal will also decrease.

C.
The temperature of the water will increase, while the temperature of the metal will decrease.

D.
The temperature of the water will increase and the temperature of the metal will also increase.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

C. The temperature of the water will increase, while the temperature of the metal will decrease.

When a piece of metal that is heated is submerged in cooler water, heat will transfer from the metal to the water, causing the metal to cool down and the water to warm up.