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

a) Ice converts into water by releasing heat.
b) Ice converts into water by absorbing heat.
c) Ice neither absorbs nor releases heat while converting into water.
d) It is not possible to convert ice into water.

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Solution

The correct answer is b) Ice converts into water by absorbing heat.

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

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