Question

A student takes the temperature of a bottle of liquid water and a tub filled with ice. The student then places the bottle of liquid water into the tub of ice. After 15 minutes, which of the follow best describes what happens to the temperature of each? (1 point) Responses The temperature of the ice increases, while the temperature of the water decreases The temperature of the ice increases, while the temperature of the water decreases Both the bottle and the ice stay the same temperature Both the bottle and the ice stay the same temperature The temperature of the ice decreases, while the temperature of the water increases The temperature of the ice decreases, while the temperature of the water increases The temperature of both the ice and water decrease. The temperature of both the ice and water decrease.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The temperature of the ice increases, while the temperature of the water decreases.

Here's the reasoning: When the bottle of liquid water (which is at a higher temperature) is placed in the tub of ice (which is at a lower temperature), heat will transfer from the water to the ice. As the water loses heat, its temperature will decrease. At the same time, the ice will absorb this heat, causing its temperature to increase. Eventually, if enough heat is transferred, the ice may even begin to melt.