An ice cube is placed on a metal block that is at a room temperature of 30oC. Which statement describes the transfer of heat between the ice cube and metal block?(1 point)

Responses

Heat is transferred from the ice cube to the metal block, and the ice melts.
Heat is transferred from the ice cube to the metal block, and the ice melts.

Heat is transferred from the air to the ice cube, and the ice melts.
Heat is transferred from the air to the ice cube, and the ice melts.

Heat is transferred from the air and metal to the ice cube, and the ice melts.
Heat is transferred from the air and metal to the ice cube, and the ice melts.

Heat is transferred from the ice cube to the air, and the ice melts.

1 answer

The correct response is:

Heat is transferred from the metal block to the ice cube, and the ice melts.

However, this option is not explicitly provided in your list. The heat transfer occurs from the warmer metal block (at 30°C) to the colder ice cube, causing the ice to melt.