Why do water particles at 0°C have more energy than ice particles at the same temperature?

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Why do water particles at 0°C have more energy than ice particles at the same temperature? — Exam MCQ

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D. During conversion of ice to liquid water, ice particles absorb heat energy — Ice absorbs latent heat of fusion when it melts without a temperature rise. The liquid consequently has greater internal energy. The source selects D; option A expresses a similar idea imprecisely.

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A. During conversion of ice to liquid water, water absorbs energy

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B. During conversion of ice to water vapour, water absorbs energy

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C. During conversion of ice to liquid water, water radiates energy

Why do water particles at 0°C have more energy than ice particles at the same temperature?

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