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A small quantity of water is placed in a small cavity made in a block ice 0°C. What will happen to the water?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The water will freeze to ice at 0°C
  2. There will be no change in the temperature of water
  3. The temperature of water will decrease to 0°C but it will not freeze
  4. The water will freeze to ice if the block of ice is large compared to the mass of water

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The temperature of water will decrease to 0°C but it will not freeze