Question

when ice melts, what happens to the water molecules? a the attractions between the water molecules weaken. b the kinetic energy of the water molecules decreases. c the attractions between the water molecules get stronger. d the water molecules break free of all attractions to each other and get very far apart.

Explanation:

When ice melts, heat is absorbed. This increases the kinetic energy of water - molecules, allowing them to move more freely. As a result, the intermolecular attractions between water - molecules weaken.

Answer:

A. The attractions between the water molecules weaken.