Question

what happens to average kinetic energy of the molecules as ice melts at 0°. pls help

Answer 1

As the ice melts at 0° C , the average kinetic energy of the molecules will increase.

When the ice molecules absorb heat , the molecules will vibrate faster and break the bonds between them and form water.

As the ice melts the state of the molecules changes from solid to liquid and the kinetic energy of the molecules increases.