Question

A hot metal plate at 150°C has been placed in air at room temperature. Which event would most likely take place over the next

few minutes?
O Molecules in both the metal and the surrounding air will start moving at lower speeds.
O Molecules in both the metal and the surrounding air will start moving at higher speeds.
O The air molecules that are surrounding the metal will slow down, and the molecules in the metal will speed up.
O The air molecules that are surrounding the metal will speed up, and the molecules in the metal will slow down.

Answer 1

The air molecules that are surrounding the metal will speed up, and the molecules in the metal will slow down.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the heat of the plate will be releases warming up the air making it move faster