Question: A pot of cold water was heated on a stove until the water boiled. Which of the following best explains why the water was able to boil?

  Options: 
 A. The hot stove absorbed cold from the pot.
 B. The cold water absorbed heat from the pot.
 C. The hot stove gave off heat to the surrounding air.
 D. The cold water gave off cold to the surrounding air.
Answer: B