If you heat ice, it _.
Correct answer: A. Melts
- A. Melts
- B. Will melt
- C. Would melt
- D. Melted
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: 'melts.' In this sentence, the use of the present tense 'melts' is appropriate because it indicates a general truth or fact. When discussing scientific principles like the behavior of ice when heated, the present tense is commonly used. Option B, C, and D use future, conditional, and past tenses respectively, which are not suitable for the context of the sentence.
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