Question

Imagine that someone is sitting down to enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Use your experiences to describe how heat flows from the drink to its surroundings. Be as detailed as possible.

Answer 1

The thermal energy from the warm liquid transfers to the cup, and to the hands of the person who is holding it. Some of the liquid might also evaporate into the air (vapor). This is also called an exothermic process, because it releases heat.