Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Questions - Page 440: 21

Answer

Heat is needed to melt ice, so the reaction is considered endothermic. This signifies a positive change in delta H, as heat is entering the system. The opposite reaction, freezing water, is considered exothermic and has a negative delta H value.

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Heat is needed to melt ice, so the reaction is considered endothermic. This signifies a positive change in delta H, as heat is entering the system. The opposite reaction, freezing water, is considered exothermic and has a negative delta H value.
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