Why does an ice cube melt even in a cold glass of water
The ice cube is still colder tha. The water so thermal energy moves from the ice cube to the water
The air around the water melts around the ice cube
Ice cube must always melt eventually
The water is still warmer than the ice cube so thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube
I think that it is D
The water is still warmer than the ice cube so thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube.
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You are correct, the ice cube melts in a cold glass of water because thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube. This is due to the fact that the water is still warmer than the ice cube.
To understand why this happens, we need to know that heat always flows from a hotter object to a colder object. In this case, the water in the glass is warmer than the ice cube. As a result, thermal energy from the water is transferred to the ice cube, causing it to melt.
Even though the air surrounding the water is cold, it doesn't play a significant role in melting the ice cube. The main source of heat transfer is between the water and the ice cube. So, it's not solely because of the air temperature, but rather the temperature difference between the water and the ice cube that causes the ice cube to melt.
In conclusion, the ice cube melts in a cold glass of water because heat naturally flows from warmer objects to colder objects. So, the correct answer is D: The water is still warmer than the ice cube so thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube.