During the transformation of matter from the solid to the liquid state, the heat supplied does not produce a temperature increase because
A
the heat energy is quickly conducted away
B
the heat capacity has become very large as the substance melts
C
the heat gained is equal to the heat lost by the substance
D
all the heat is used to break the bonds holding the molecules of the solid together
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
During the transformation of matter from the solid to the liquid state, the heat supplied does not produce a temperature increase because all the heat is used to break the bonds holding the molecules of the solid together
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