Question

Choose the correct statement regarding the conversion of ice into water.

• A. It is not possible to convert ice into water.
• B. Ice neither absorbs nor releases heat while converting into water.
• C. Ice converts into water by releasing heat.
• D. Ice converts into water by absorbing heat.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Ice converts into water by absorbing heat.

Ice, being a solid, comprises of very closely packed particles. To convert it into the liquid state, heat energy has to be supplied to overcome the forces of attraction between these particles. Hence, ice converts into water by absorbing heat.