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Ice melts at 0°C due to the absorption of energy from the surrounding environment, which is used to break the hydrogen bonds between water molecules in the solid structure. This process, known as latent heat of fusion, allows ice to transition to liquid water without a change in temperature. As heat energy is absorbed, the ice maintains a constant temperature of 0°C until all the solid has melted.

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