Question

What happens when thermal energy is applied to an ice cube? (1 point)

Its water molecules lose potential energy.

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 potential energy.

Answer 1

Its water molecules gain kinetic energy and move around more. When you add thermal energy the molecules speed up; with enough energy the ice melts as bonds are overcome.