Why temperature remains same at melting point?

Answer 1

During the process of melting, heat energy supplied is used to weaken the bonds between molecules. This only increases their potential energy while the kinetic energy remains same.

Since there's no change in kinetic energy, temperature remains constant.

Answer 2

because all the energy that would normally heating the water (or other liquid) up is instead being used to make the liquid evaporate (turn into a gas). once it is a gas, the temperature increases again. same with the melting point, i was talking about the boiling point. and no, im not a college professor, just an 8th grader who really likes science and chemistry.

Answer 3

At the melting point, the heat added is used to break the intermolecular forces holding the solid together so the solid can transition to a liquid. This energy goes into weakening the bonds between molecules rather than raising the temperature. As a result, the temperature remains constant until all the solid has melted.

Answer 4

Because the supplied heat is used to increase the movement between the molecules.

Answer 5

because it can be, okay?