Question

An ice cube tray full of water is put into a freezer. Which energy change occurs in the particles in the water as it undergoes a phase change from a liquid to a solid?The potential energy decreases due to the tighter arrangement of the particles.
A.The potential energy decreases due to the tighter arrangement of the particles.

B.The potential energy increases due to the looser arrangement of the particles.

C..The potential energy decreases due to the looser arrangement of the particles.

D.The potential energy increases due to the tighter arrangement of the particles.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

increase in energy - hotter and/or more reactive

decrease in energy - colder and/or less reactive

Since it is going from a liquid to solid it will have a tighter arrangement of particles.