Question

the temperature of an ice - filled beaker is measured and recorded every minute as the beaker is heated continuously. the resulting temperature and time data are shown in the following graph. which of the statements below provide the best interpretation of the information in the graph? the temperature of water constantly increased with time. the greatest increase in temperature took place between points 2 and 3. the greatest increase in temperature took place between points 4 and 5. the temperature of the water remained constant the longest between points 1 and 2.

Explanation:

When heating ice, the temperature increases until reaching the melting point, then remains constant during phase change (melting), increases again until boiling, and remains constant during boiling. The graph likely has segments with positive slopes (temperature increasing) and flat segments (constant temperature, phase change). The "greatest increase" corresponds to the steepest positive slope segment, and "remained constant the longest" refers to the longest flat segment.

Answer:

The greatest increase in temperature took place between points 4 and 5.