One of your classmates asks you why an ice cube melts in water. Which of the following would be your best explanation?

a.) The ice cube transfers energy to the air.

b.) The ice cube transfers energy to the water.

c.) Energy is transferred from the ice to the water and from the water to the ice.

d.) The water transfers energy to the ice cube.

b

Explanation:

Assuming the air and water are both the same temperature, ice usually melts more quickly in water. This is because the molecules in water are more tightly packed than the molecules in the air, allowing more contact with the ice and a greater rate of heat transfer.

atomic number of carbon is 6

electronic configuration of carbon is 1s²2s²2p²

orbital diagram of carbon is as shown here in the image.