Heat Is Added to a Sample of Water in an Insulated

question 12

Multiple Choice

Heat is added to a sample of water in an insulated container. Which one of the following statements is necessarily true?

• A)The temperature of the water will rise.
• B)The volume of the water must decrease.
• C)The mass of the system must decrease.
• D)Under certain conditions, the temperature of the water can decrease.
• E)The type of change that will occur depends on the original temperature of the water.

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