Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Under typical conditions, ice melts and water freezes at the same temperature.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Under standard atmospheric pressure (1 atm), the freezing point and melting point of water are the same: 0°C (32°F). This equilibrium temperature is where solid and liquid phases coexist. The terms 'freezing' and 'melting' describe opposite phase transitions but occur at the same temperature.

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