Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 17 - Thermochemistry - 17 Assessment - Page 589: 103

Answer

When the water freezes, it releases a specific amount of energy. According to the laws of conservation of energy, the tree will gain the same amount of energy. The temperature of the tree will therefore increase as a result. No energy in created or destroyed during this process.

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When the water freezes, it releases a specific amount of energy. According to the laws of conservation of energy, the tree will gain the same amount of energy. The temperature of the tree will therefore increase as a result. No energy in created or destroyed during this process.
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