Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between an ice cube melting on the table and the air surrounding it?
A) The ice cube is the system and the air is the surroundings.
B) The air is the system and the ice cube is the surroundings.
C) The ice cube is the system and only the air is the universe.
D) The air is the system and only the ice cube is the universe.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In this scenario, the ice cube and the air surrounding it together form a closed system. The ice cube is the system, which is undergoing a physical change (melting), and the air is the surroundings, which interacts with the system but does not undergo any significant changes itself. The universe, in this case, would include both the ice cube and the air surrounding it. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Relationship Between an Ice