The specific heat of water is 10 times greater than that of iron. You place a metal pot full of water on the stove to heat it up. You touch the metal handle of the pot when the water is still only lukewarm. Which of the following BEST describes what happens?
A) You find that the handle is cooler than the water in the pot.
B) You burn your finger and pull your hand away from the very hot handle.
C) You find that both the water and the handle are the same temperature.
D) You determine that metal pots full of water produce acids and bases.
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