Cold Cup Mystery Student Probe
Student Science Probe
Where did the water come from?
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A dry, uncracked cup is filled with ice water and placed on a table. No water is spilled. After a few minutes, small drops of water appear on the outside of the cup.
Which explanation best matches your thinking? Circle one answer.
A
Water from inside the cup leaked through the cup.
B
Water vapor in the surrounding air cooled and became liquid on the outside of the cup.
C
The ice passed through the cup as it melted.
D
The cold cup created new water.
Explain why you chose your answer. Describe where the water started and how it reached the outside of the cup.
Draw and label a picture that shows your thinking. You may use arrows to show where the water moves.
If your thinking changes during the conversation, keep your original answer visible and add your new explanation below or on the back.
