Question

an icepack contains ammonium nitrate. when this is dissolved in water it gets considerably colder. this is an example of heat energy being converted into ______ energy. a light b nuclear c chemical d mechanical

Explanation:

When ammonium nitrate dissolves in water, heat energy is absorbed to break bonds and form new ones, converting heat to chemical energy (stored in chemical bonds). Light, nuclear, and mechanical energy don't relate here. So the correct answer is C.

Answer:

C. chemical