Why does the temperature of ice remain constant at 0°C during the melting process? Responses
The thermal energy is used to break molecular bonds within the ice lattice itself
The thermal energy is converted into potential energy
The thermal energy is released as heat
The thermal energy of the ice cools the water temperature down to a steady temperature
The thermal energy is used to break the hydrogen bonds between water molecules in the ice, causing the temperature to remain constant at 0°C as the ice transitions into liquid water. This process requires energy input to overcome the forces holding the molecules together, keeping the temperature stable until all the ice has melted.
