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
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
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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