A family got a new refrigerator with a cold water and ice dispenser
built in the door. The water that comes out is very cold, but they
noticed that even this cold water caused the ice to melt. They thought
the refrigerator might not be working correctly. What would you tell
them about why the ice is melting in the cold water? (1 point)
The water is still warmer than the ice cube, so thermal energy moves
from the water to the ice cube.
The air around the water melts the ice cube.
Ice cubes must always melt eventually
The ice cube is still colder than the water, so thermal energy moves
from the ice cube to the water.