Question

When a solid melts, its temperature remains the same, so where does the the heat energy goes?

Answer 1

When a solid melts, its temperature remains the same because the heat energy supplied is utilised to break the bonds between the particles of matter. Therefore, the temperature of the solid does not change till all the solid melts.

Answer 2

When a solid melts, its temperature remains the same because the heat energy supplied is utilised to break the bonds between the particles of matter. Therefore, the temperature of the solid does not change till all the solid melts.