when ice is heated, it melts and becomes liquid water. Is this an exothermic or endothermic reaction? Explain.

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anonymous · Answer

Think about the differences in the words. Exothermic and endothermic. Exo- means outside and endo- means inside. 'Thermic' is relating to heat. Is the reaction producing heat?

anonymous · Answer

Ok! I know that it is an exothermic reaction because it's realising energy but i don't exactly know how to explain it

anonymous · Answer

Actually it is an endothermic reaction! It is absorbing energy (heat), causing it to melt. You can explain it similarly to what I just did, by defining endothermic and exothermic in terms of energy and heat.

anonymous · Answer

... ok... omg I TOLD MY FRIEND IT WAS EXOTHERMIC ARGHHH

anonymous · Answer

THANK YOU SO MUCH

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome!

anonymous · Answer

it is endothermic because it absorbs heat to convert into water