Question

What happens to the temperature & thermal energy applied to an ice cube at 0° C? Mark all that apply.(2 points)
Responses

Thermal energy goes to breaking the bonds.
Thermal energy goes to breaking the bonds.

Temperature increases.
Temperature increases.

Temperature stays at 0° C.
Temperature stays at 0° C.

Thermal energy goes to the warmer object.

Answer 1

Thermal energy is used to break the bonds in the ice cube, causing it to melt into water. The temperature remains constant at 0° C during this phase change. Therefore, the correct responses are:
- Thermal energy goes to breaking the bonds.
- Temperature stays at 0° C.