When thermal energy is applied to an ice cube, its water molecules gain kinetic energy and move around more. This increase in kinetic energy causes the ice to melt as the molecules overcome the forces holding them in their solid structure.
What happens when thermal energy is applied to an ice cube? (1 point) Responses 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 lose potential energy. Its water molecules lose potential energy. Its water molecules gain potential energy. Its water molecules gain potential energy. Its water molecules gain kinetic energy and move around more.
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