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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The type of change that occurs when heat is added to water depends on its initial temperature, as it could lead to a temperature increase, phase change, or other effects.

Heat Is Added to a Sample of Water in an Insulated