When thermal energy is applied to ice, the ice’s temperature rises until 0° C and then stays the same for a period of time. In 1–2 sentences, explain why this takes place
1 answer
This takes place because the applied thermal energy is being used to break the intermolecular bonds between the water molecules in the ice, causing a phase change from solid to liquid, but the temperature remains at 0° C during this process until all the ice has melted.
1 answer