Question

question 14 of 28 which of the following statements best describes what occurs as ice melts? a. thermal energy is decreasing, and temperature is increasing. b. thermal energy is increasing, and temperature is constant. c. thermal energy and temperature are constant. d. thermal energy and temperature are increasing.

Explanation:

When ice melts, it undergoes a phase transition. During phase change, thermal energy increases as heat is absorbed to break intermolecular bonds, while temperature remains constant at the melting point (0°C).

Answer:

B. Thermal energy is increasing, and temperature is constant.