Question

How does ice get converted into liquid water?

• A. Heat is absorbed.
• B. Heat is released.
• C. Temperature increases.
• D. Temperature decreases.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Heat is released.

Ice being a solid comprises of very closely packed particles which possess less kinetic energy. On heating, the particles of ice gain kinetic energy. At its melting point $\left(0^{0}C\right)$, the particles gain sufficient amount of energy to overcome the interparticle force of attraction and get converted into the liquid state.