Describe the motion of molecules in these two substances when the ice cube is placed on the radiator.

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Miranda Fritz

1 February, 10:37

Describe the motion of molecules in these two substances when the ice cube is placed on the radiator.

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Ahmad · Answer 1

When in direct contact, the fast-moving molecules in the radiator collide with the slow-moving molecules in the ice cube.

Kinetic energy is transferred from the molecules in the radiator to the molecules in the ice cube, causing a slowdown of the radiator molecules and an acceleration of the ice molecules.