Question

select the statement that accurately describes heat transfer between objects. the point of equalization occurs when the ice cubes have melted. the ice cubes cool down the temperature of surrounding air. the contents of the beaker are unaffected by the temperature of the air. the heat transfer continues until the water is the same temperature as the surrounding air.

Explanation:

Heat transfer occurs from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature until thermal equilibrium is reached. In this case, the water and the surrounding air will exchange heat until they are at the same temperature. Melting ice - cubes is not the point of equalization in terms of overall heat transfer between water and air. Ice - cubes absorb heat from the surrounding air to melt, cooling the air. And the contents of the beaker are affected by the air temperature as heat transfer occurs between them.

Answer:

The heat transfer continues until the water is the same temperature as the surrounding air.