Why does an ice cube melt even in a cold glass of water?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The air around the water melts the ice cube.
The air around the water melts the ice cube.

The water is still warmer than the ice cube, so thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube.
The water is still warmer than the ice cube, so thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube.

The ice cube is still colder than the water, so thermal energy moves from the ice cube to the water.
The ice cube is still colder than the water, so thermal energy moves from the ice cube to the water.

Ice cubes must always melt eventually.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The water is still warmer than the ice cube, so thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube.

This is because the ice cube absorbs heat from the surrounding water (which is at a higher temperature), causing the ice to melt.