Final answer:
The answer to the question is b) False.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is concerned with the consequences of not turning off a gas stove, which leads to a discussion regarding the transfer of energy and temperature changes. The explanation involves understanding how heat gained from cooking can change the state of the food being cooked, and similarly, how heat released from gasoline combustion in a car engine aids in the car's acceleration. In both scenarios, the source of heat provides energy to the system, which then transforms either to cook food or power a vehicle.
Considering the example of a can of soup over a campfire, it's important to recognize that as the can heats up, the air inside it will gain kinetic energy. This leads to an increase in pressure due to the air molecules moving with greater speed, impacting the walls of the can more often and with more force. Without a vent, this increase in pressure from both the air and any boiling liquid within the can may lead to an explosion.
In the case of the enclosed kitchen with gas enveloping it, there's a safety risk where an ignition source could trigger a fire or explosion due to the accumulation of gas. If cooking, the heat lost into the room can increase room temperature while the heat absorbed by food changes its chemical composition, making it edible.