Which statement best explains why ice cubes will melt in a glass of tea? The tea becomes saturated. The ice cubes gain energy. The tea’s freezing point increases. The ice cube’s melting point decreases.

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Kfx asked Sep 12, 2022

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Which statement best explains why ice cubes will melt in a glass of tea?

The tea becomes saturated.

The ice cubes gain energy.

The tea’s freezing point increases.

The ice cube’s melting point decreases.

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Kfx asked Sep 12, 2022

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The ice cubes gain energy

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The ice cubes are gaining energy from the water's carbon dioxide, or H2O. They then melt because they cannot hold that energy.

Bosse Nilsson answered Sep 19, 2022

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