Question 8
Jose placed some ice cream into a metal bowl as shown below. He noticed that the ice cream started to melt very quickly. The side of the bowl also felt cold when he touched it with his hands. Which one of the following statements best explains Jose’s observation?
Each option gives: Melting of ice cream; Bowl felt cold to touch.
A. The ice cream lost heat to its surroundings; The bowl lost heat to the ice cream
B. The ice cream lost heat to the bowl; The bowl gained heat from the ice cream
C. The ice cream gained heat from its surroundings; The bowl gained heat from Jose’s hand
D. The ice cream gained heat from the bowl; The bowl gained heat from Jose’s hand
Editorial review: explain the science and whether the original choices give a unique answer.
Each option gives: Melting of ice cream; Bowl felt cold to touch.
A. The ice cream lost heat to its surroundings; The bowl lost heat to the ice cream
B. The ice cream lost heat to the bowl; The bowl gained heat from the ice cream
C. The ice cream gained heat from its surroundings; The bowl gained heat from Jose’s hand
D. The ice cream gained heat from the bowl; The bowl gained heat from Jose’s hand
Editorial review: explain the science and whether the original choices give a unique answer.