A sample of water is heated at a constant rate on a hot plate. This graph shows the change in temperature of the water over time.



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The line graph is entitled Temperature versus Time. It shows the x-axis is labeled Time in minutes and the y-axis is labeled Temperature in degrees Celsius.

Point 1: 0 minutes; negative 10 degrees.
Point 2: 2 minutes; 0 degrees.
Point 3: 5 minutes; 0 degrees.
Point 4: 10 minutes; 60 degrees.

Question
Which event is occurring between 2 minutes and 5 minutes?

Answer options with 4 options
A.
The water is absorbing heat at its boiling point.

B.
The water is absorbing heat at its melting point.

C.
The water is producing heat at its freezing point.

D.
The water is producing heat at its condensation point.

1 answer

The event occurring between 2 minutes and 5 minutes, as per the provided data, is related to a phase change of the water. Given that the temperature remains constant at 0 degrees Celsius during this time period, it indicates that the water is in the process of changing from solid (ice) to liquid (water), which occurs at its melting point.

The correct answer is:

B. The water is absorbing heat at its melting point.