Jasmine adds varying amounts of ice to samples of water. Which conclusion can she draw from her experiment?

Question

A. As water temperature increases, the water molecules' kinetic energy decreases.
B. As ice added increases, the change in water temperature increases.
C. As ice added decreases, the water temperature decreases.
D. As water temperature decreases, the water molecules' kinetic energy increases.

Answer 1

Based on the context of Jasmine's experiment, the most logical conclusion she can draw from her investigation into adding varying amounts of ice to samples of water is:

C. As ice added decreases, the water temperature decreases.

This conclusion accurately reflects the relationship between adding ice (which is at 0°C or below) and the resulting temperature of the water, as the ice absorbs heat from the water, causing its temperature to drop. The other options either present incorrect relationships or misunderstandings of kinetic energy and temperature.