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When an ice cube gains energy, it is the same as gaining heat. So if an ice cube is getting warmer, it melts.

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Because energy cannot be created nor destroyed, no energy is created when ice melts, however it does absorb heat as it melts.

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Thermodynamics is a source of energy. This is used when ice melts and absorbs.

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When ice melts to form water energy is what?

Absorbed.


What is known as the energy absorbed by one gram of ice as it melts?

heat of fusion


The change in which ice absorbs energy and melts is a?

Endothermic reactions are those in which energy is absorbed during the reaction. Exothermic reactions are those in which heat is evolved during the reactions.When ice melts its absorbs energy in the form of heat so why it melts,


The energy absorbed by one gram of ice as it melts as known as the .for water?

Heat of Fusion


Describe the role of energy when ice melts and when vapor condences to form liquid water?

When water molecules melt, energy is absorbed. When water molecules evaporate, energy is also absorbed. When water molecules condense energy is released. When water molecules freeze energy is also released.


When a substance changes from solid to a liquid?

It melts. Energy is absorbed.


When ice melts the particles of solid water energy 6 letters?

"absorb" When ice melts the particles of water -absorb- energy.


Do energy melts ice?

Yes, ice is melted by heating.


True or false An ice cube melts when it's mechanical energy increases?

It is false that an ice cube melts when it's mechanical energy increases.


When ice melts it gains energy and is call this type of change?

When ice melts it is called a physical endothermic change.


Is energy absorbed or released when a solid melts a liquid vaporizes a gas condenses and a liquid melts?

Melting and boiling (vaporization) absorb energy, freezing and condensing release energy.


What type of energy is used when a hot spoon is set on ice cream and the ice cream melts?

thermal energy