Will mark Brainliest Part 1. A slightly inflated balloon is placed about eight centimeters above a burning candle. Explain the change to the size of the balloon based on the kinetic molecular theory.

Part 2. The same balloon is now placed in a bucket of ice cold water. Explain the change to the size of the balloon based on the kinetic molecular theory.

In both cases, assume the balloon is tied tight enough so that air does not escape.

Explanation:

part 1:  The air inside the balloon is being heated by the candle. This will increase the average kinetic energy of the molecules of air, making them hit the walls of the balloon more often. This in turn makes the pressure in the balloon increase, and the balloon responds by expanding and increasing its size.

part 2:   The air inside the balloon is being cooled by the water in the bucket. This will decrease the average kinetic energy of the molecules of air, making them hit the walls of the balloon less often. This in turn decreases the pressure in the balloon, and the balloon responses by shrinking and decreasing its size.

part 1:  The air inside the balloon is being heated by the candle. This will increase the average kinetic energy of the molecules of air, making them hit the walls of the balloon more often. This in turn makes the pressure in the balloon increase, and the balloon responds by expanding and increasing its size.

part 2:   The air inside the balloon is being cooled by the water in the bucket. This will decrease the average kinetic energy of the molecules of air, making them hit the walls of the balloon less often. This in turn decreases the pressure in the balloon, and the balloon responses by shrinking and decreasing its size.

i believe the answer is a.