A student places a glass containing ice-cold water on a digital balance in a warm, humid room. The total mass of the glass and its contents is recorded over four minutes. The results are shown in the table.
| Time / minutes | Mass / g |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | 150.0 |
| 1.0 | 150.3 |
| 2.0 | 150.6 |
| 3.0 | 150.9 |
| 4.0 | 151.2 |
Why does the mass of the glass and its contents increase?
Water vapor from the air condenses.
The water inside the glass freezes.
The water inside the glass evaporates.
The water inside the glass boils.
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