Question
You have a small piece of iron at 75 °C and place it into a large container of water at 25 °C. Which of these best explains what will occur over time?
Responses
A The iron will cause the water to boil and turn to steam.The iron will cause the water to boil and turn to steam.
B The iron will take the heat from the water and get hotter.The iron will take the heat from the water and get hotter.
C The water will cool significantly due to its colder temperature.The water will cool significantly due to its colder temperature.
D Some heat from the iron will move to the water causing both to change temperatures.Some heat from the iron will move to the water causing both to change temperatures.
Responses
A The iron will cause the water to boil and turn to steam.The iron will cause the water to boil and turn to steam.
B The iron will take the heat from the water and get hotter.The iron will take the heat from the water and get hotter.
C The water will cool significantly due to its colder temperature.The water will cool significantly due to its colder temperature.
D Some heat from the iron will move to the water causing both to change temperatures.Some heat from the iron will move to the water causing both to change temperatures.
Answers
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The best explanation for what will occur over time is:
**D** Some heat from the iron will move to the water causing both to change temperatures.
When the hot iron is placed in the cooler water, heat will flow from the iron to the water until both reach thermal equilibrium. The iron will cool down, and the water will warm up, although the change in temperature of the water will be less significant due to its larger mass compared to the iron.
**D** Some heat from the iron will move to the water causing both to change temperatures.
When the hot iron is placed in the cooler water, heat will flow from the iron to the water until both reach thermal equilibrium. The iron will cool down, and the water will warm up, although the change in temperature of the water will be less significant due to its larger mass compared to the iron.