Question

What happens when a bowl of ice cream is left uneaten on a counter in a warm room?

• Thermal energy is transferred from the ice cream to the air, cooling the air.
• Heat is transferred from the air to the ice cream.
• Potential energy is transferred from the air to the ice cream.
• Thermal energy is transferred from the air to the ice cream, warming the ice cream.

Answer 1

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The ice cream will begin to melt as the thermal energy from the warm room is transferred to the ice cream, causing it to warm up and eventually turn into a liquid. The heat from the room will continue to transfer to the ice cream until it reaches equilibrium with the room temperature. Ultimately, the uneaten bowl of ice cream will become a melted puddle if left in a warm room for an extended period of time.