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QuestionMixing $50 \mathrm{~mL}$ of water at $100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ with $50 \mathrm{~mL}$ at $40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ should yield $70^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ . Why is it $65^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ ? A. Energy lost B. Energy absorbed C. Thermometer error.

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Therefore, the correct answer is (A) Energy is lost to the environment (beaker and air). This heat loss to the surroundings would cause the final temperature of the water mixture to be lower than expected.

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