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Melting of ice is an example of:

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exothermic reaction
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endothermic reaction
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chemical combination
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chemical decomposition
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Solution

The correct option is B endothermic reaction

It's endothermic taking heat from the environment, feeling cold, because it requires energy to break the ice bonds. It's also why you feel cold when wet it takes energy to evaporate water.


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