If an ice cube melts at 0oc but water also freezes at 0oc, what is the difference between melting and freezing in terms of

a. the energy involved in the phase changes and

b. particles of the substances during the phase changes?

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Ruby Gillespie

Chemistry

1 February, 04:06

If an ice cube melts at 0oc but water also freezes at 0oc, what is the difference between melting and freezing in terms of

a. the energy involved in the phase changes and

b. particles of the substances during the phase changes?

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Hannah Phillips · Answer 1

The difference between melting and freezing that takes place at the same temperature is the energy involved in the phase change. Melting is a process that changes a solid to liquid so energy is absorbed during the process. Freezing changes liquid to solid so energy is released during the process. Answer is A.

If an ice cube melts at 0oc but water also freezes at 0oc, what is the difference between melting and freezing in terms ofa. the energy involved in the phase changes andb. particles of the substances during the phase changes?

If an ice cube melts at 0oc but water also freezes at 0oc, what is the difference between melting and freezing in terms of

a. the energy involved in the phase changes and

b. particles of the substances during the phase changes?