Question
Review the passage concerning Ivory soap. "Ivory soap floats in water due to its lower density compared to water. When placed in a microwave oven and heated for 25 seconds, Ivory soap expands and occupies the microwave space." What is the probable explanation for the expansion of Ivory soap when heated?
A. The air pockets within the soap become heated, prompting an increase in the quantity of soap particles.
B. The rise in temperature induces a chemical reaction that produces additional soap.
C. The molecules within Ivory soap undergo expansion as the temperature rises.
D. The volume of gas within the space of the Ivory soap expands as the temperature rises.
A. The air pockets within the soap become heated, prompting an increase in the quantity of soap particles.
B. The rise in temperature induces a chemical reaction that produces additional soap.
C. The molecules within Ivory soap undergo expansion as the temperature rises.
D. The volume of gas within the space of the Ivory soap expands as the temperature rises.
Answers
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The most probable explanation for the expansion of Ivory soap when heated in the microwave is:
**D. The volume of gas within the space of the Ivory soap expands as the temperature rises.**
This is because Ivory soap contains air pockets, and when heated, the air expands due to the increase in temperature, causing the soap to puff up and occupy more space. The other options are less accurate as they suggest chemical reactions or changes in the quantity of soap particles, which do not accurately describe the physical behavior observed.
**D. The volume of gas within the space of the Ivory soap expands as the temperature rises.**
This is because Ivory soap contains air pockets, and when heated, the air expands due to the increase in temperature, causing the soap to puff up and occupy more space. The other options are less accurate as they suggest chemical reactions or changes in the quantity of soap particles, which do not accurately describe the physical behavior observed.