For the next experiment, several students placed a marshmallow Peep chick into the microwave. What is the BEST prediction of what will happen to the Peep chick once the microwave is turned on for 15 seconds?
Responses
A There is a direct relationship between pressure and volume so the chick will shrink.There is a direct relationship between pressure and volume so the chick will shrink.
B Whenever there is an increase in temperature there is an increase in volume so the chick expands.Whenever there is an increase in temperature there is an increase in volume so the chick expands.
C The gas molecules inside the marshmallow chick heat up vibrate, increase the pressure outward and the chick expands.The gas molecules inside the marshmallow chick heat up vibrate, increase the pressure outward and the chick expands.
D Increased pressure due to increased temperature results in a decrease in volume so the marshmallow chick will begin to shrink.
C The gas molecules inside the marshmallow chick heat up vibrate, increase the pressure outward and the chick expands.
C The gas molecules inside the marshmallow chick heat up, vibrate, increase the pressure outward, and the chick expands.
To determine the best prediction for what will happen to the Peep chick when placed in the microwave for 15 seconds, we can analyze the given options:
A) "There is a direct relationship between pressure and volume so the chick will shrink."
This statement suggests that there is a direct relationship between pressure and volume, but it does not provide any explanation or evidence related to the scenario of a marshmallow Peep chick in the microwave.
B) "Whenever there is an increase in temperature, there is an increase in volume, so the chick expands."
This statement implies that when the temperature increases, the volume also increases. However, it does not consider the specific scenario of a marshmallow Peep chick in the microwave.
C) "The gas molecules inside the marshmallow chick heat up, vibrate, increase the pressure outward, and the chick expands."
This statement explains that when the gas molecules inside the marshmallow chick heat up, they vibrate and increase the pressure outward, leading to the expansion of the chick. This option provides a more detailed and plausible explanation.
D) "Increased pressure due to increased temperature results in a decrease in volume, so the marshmallow chick will begin to shrink."
This statement suggests that increased pressure due to increased temperature results in a decrease in volume, leading to the marshmallow chick shrinking. However, it does not align with the behavior of marshmallow-like substances in the microwave.
Based on the information provided, the best prediction would be option C: "The gas molecules inside the marshmallow chick heat up, vibrate, increase the pressure outward, and the chick expands." This aligns with the behavior of marshmallow-like substances when exposed to heat in a microwave, which often leads to expansion rather than shrinking.