A metal spoon at 90 °C is placed into a beaker of water at 25 °C

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Problem

A metal spoon at 90 °C is placed into a beaker of water at 25 °C. Describe, in terms of molecular collisions, why the temperature of the spoon decreases over time until both reach the same temperature.

Related theory

Molecular Nature of Matter
Molecular Theory
Thermal Equilibrium
Thermodynamics
Zeroth law of thermodynamics

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