Valerie wants to examine the properties of a thick liquid but is finding it difficult to pour the liquid into a beaker. She needs to finish her investigation before the end of class. Which method will allow her to pour the liquid easily?

Applying heat will usually make a thick liquid less viscous, so it flows and pours more easily. Boiling vigorously is unnecessary and could cause splashing or other hazards; cooling the liquid would generally make it thicker. Mixing it with another solution could change its properties rather than simply help it pour.

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