Question

Ana wants to use a thermometer to measure the different temperatures of the water samples below.



Which of these shows the most likely order of the samples from hottest to coldest?

P, Q, R


Q, P, R


R, P, Q


R, Q, P

Answer 1

I don’t see the picture or descriptions of samples P, Q and R. Can you either upload the diagram/photo or describe what each sample looks like (steam, ice, condensation, color, thermometer positions, etc.)?

Meanwhile, here’s how to determine the order once you have the readings:
- Put the thermometer bulb in the center of the sample (don’t let it touch the container).
- Wait until the reading stabilizes (usually 30–60 seconds for a digital probe).
- Read at eye level and record the temperature.
- Order the samples by numeric temperature from highest (hottest) to lowest (coldest).

If you describe the visual clues (e.g., “P is steaming, Q has ice, R is room temperature”) I’ll pick which option (P,Q,R ; Q,P,R ; R,P,Q ; or R,Q,P) matches.