What happens when hot metal is dipped in cold water?
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Iron is “red hot” at 700°C; boiling water is 100°C. The heat from the iron will be absorbed by the water which will undergo a phase change to steam. The temperature of the iron will drop until it is in equilibrium with the water—100°C. The water will not get hotter, but it will produce more steam.
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