This mathematical model describes the changes that occur in a sample of
water as its temperature increases. Use this model to predict what will
happen to the motion of the molecules in a sample of water if the heat source
is removed.
200°C
vaporization
150°C
melting
100°C
Temperature (°C)
water vapor
50°C
liquid water
0°C
ice
-50°C
10
20
50
60
70
30 40
Time (min)
A. The molecules will stop moving.
B. The molecules will begin moving more quickly.
C. The molecules will begin moving more slowly.
D. The motion will change very little.
