Question

question 7 of 10
a student puts a piece of ice into a beaker of cold water. which statements are true?
□ a. thermal energy will move from the ice to the water.
□ b. thermal energy will move from the water to the ice.
□ c. thermal energy will move from air to the water.
□ d. thermal energy will move from the water to the air.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall heat - transfer principle

Heat (thermal energy) always flows from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature.

Step2: Compare temperatures

The ice is at a lower temperature than the cold water. So, thermal energy will move from the water (higher - temperature object) to the ice (lower - temperature object).

Answer:

A. Thermal energy will move from the water to the ice