Melting of ice at room temperature is

Correct answer: B. spontaneous endothermic process

  • A. spontaneous exothermic process
  • B. spontaneous endothermic process
  • C. non-spontaneous exothermic process
  • D. non-spontaneous endothermic process

Explanation

The melting of ice at room temperature involves the transition of solid ice into liquid water. This process requires the absorption of energy to overcome the intermolecular forces holding the ice molecules together in a solid structure. Therefore, the melting of ice is an endothermic process.Given this information, the correct answer is:b. spontaneous endothermic processEndothermic processes absorb energy from their surroundings.Melting of ice absorbs energy from the surroundings (heat) to break the intermolecular forces holding the solid ice together.The process is considered spontaneous because it occurs naturally without requiring any external force or intervention once the appropriate conditions (such as room temperature) are met.

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