alleryStart learning →Pure water freezes at 0°C, 1 atm. During this change, the water?
AReleases heat to its surroundings
BReleases heat after all water freezes
CTransfers no heat at fixed temperature
DAbsorbs heat from its surroundings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Releases heat to its surroundings
Freezing releases the energy absorbed in the reverse melting process to the surroundings.
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