When thermal energy is applied to an ice cube, its water molecules gain kinetic energy and move around more. As the ice absorbs heat, the molecules vibrate faster, leading to an increase in temperature and eventually causing the ice to melt into liquid water.
What happens when thermal energy is applied to an ice cube? (1 point)
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Its water molecules gain potential energy.
Its water molecules gain potential energy.
Its water molecules lose kinetic energy, so the ice cube melts.
Its water molecules lose kinetic energy, so the ice cube melts.
Its water molecules gain kinetic energy and move around more.
Its water molecules gain kinetic energy and move around more.
Its water molecules lose potential energy.
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