A piece of solid copper, at 10oC, is dropped into a graduated cylinder of 100°C water. Which statement BEST describes the change in heat energy in this system?

A) Both water and copper temperatures decrease.

B) The temperatures of both substances remain constant.

C) Water temperature increases; copper temperature decreases.

D) Water temperature decreases; copper temperature increases.

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Lilah Middleton

10 October, 12:06

A piece of solid copper, at 10oC, is dropped into a graduated cylinder of 100°C water. Which statement BEST describes the change in heat energy in this system?

A) Both water and copper temperatures decrease.

B) The temperatures of both substances remain constant.

C) Water temperature increases; copper temperature decreases.

D) Water temperature decreases; copper temperature increases.

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Answers (2)

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Kelsey Neal · Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Water temperature decreases; copper temperature increases. Heat energy moves from high to low. Heat energy will be transferred from the water to the copper.

Adriana Clay · Answer 2

Adriana Clay 10 October, 15:48

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D

Explanation:

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