What is happening to the acetic acid between points X and Y on the graph?


A.Solid acetic acid is being converted from a solid to a liquid by absorbing heat energy from the surroundings.
B.Liquid acetic acid is becoming warmer as it absorbs heat energy from the surroundings.
C.Liquid acetic acid is being converted from a liquid to a gas by absorbing heat energy from the surroundings.
D.Solid acetic acid is becoming warmer as it absorbs heat energy from the surroundings.

The correct answer is D. Solid acetic acid is becoming warmer as it absorbs heat energy from the surroundings. This is indicated by the increase in temperature indicated by the upward slope of the graph between points X and Y.