A bottle of liquid water from the kitchen counter (70°F) is placed in a refrigerator (40°F). What happens to the water when put in the refrigerator? The water is absorbing more energy than giving off which increases its temperature. The water is releasing more energy than absorbing energy which decreases its temperature. The water is releasing more energy than absorbing energy which increases its temperature. The water is absorbing more energy than giving off which decreases its temperature.