Is ice melting endothermic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the process of ice melting is endothermic or not. An endothermic process is one that absorbs heat from the surroundings, which is relevant to understand the thermodynamics behind the phase change of ice to water.
Answer
The melting of ice is endothermic.
The melting of ice is an example of an endothermic reaction.
Answer for screen readers
The melting of ice is an example of an endothermic reaction.
More Information
Melting ice is an endothermic process because it requires the absorption of energy (heat) to break the hydrogen bonds in the ice.
Tips
Common mistakes are thinking that all physical changes are exothermic or confusing endothermic with exothermic reactions.
Sources
- Is Ice Melting Exothermic or Endothermic? - blog.iceslicer.com
- Is the ice melting endothermic or exothermic? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Why is the melting of ice an endothermic process while the freezing of water is exothermic? - quora.com
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