When a concentrated acid and fresh water, both at room temperature, are mixed together the result is a solution that is very hot. How does Aristotle's model of matter explain this?
A)Aristotle's model says that two forms of "water" always combine to produce heat.
B)That two forms of "water" could combine to produce heat is counter to Aristotle's model of matter.
C)Aristotle's model says that heat is produced ONLY if the water is added to the acid.
D)Aristotle's model says that heat is produced ONLY if the acid is added to the water.

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Aristotle's model of matter, based on the four elements (earth, water, air, fire), does not specifically explain chemical reactions or the production of heat from mixing substances like acids and water.

When a Concentrated Acid and Fresh Water, Both at Room