Question

When a solid such as ice begins to melt, heat energy is added. What is the function of this added heat energy?

A) to increase potential energy
B) to separate hydrogen atoms from oxygen atoms
C) to break the bonds between the individual water molecules
D) to add energy to the hydrogen bonds among water molecules
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Answer 1

The answer is (A) To increase Potential Energy.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is option C) to break the bonds between the individual water molecules.

Step-by-step explanation:

When we have ice melting and add heat to it, the ice will turn into water but will maintain its temperature. The function of heat during this process will be to break the bonds between the individual water molecules.

Ice has molecules of concentrated water, therefore heat will separate these molecules by converting the ice into water.

Given this information we can say that the correct answer is option C.