During the process of transforming ice into water and finally to steam, the largest amount of energy is required do which of the following?
A) Melt ice
B) Heat water to 4°C
C) Heat water to 100°C
D) Form steam
E) None of these.

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The largest amount of energy is required to form steam, which involves the process of vaporization. This phase change requires breaking intermolecular bonds and is more energy-intensive than simply changing the temperature of water or melting ice.

During the Process of Transforming Ice into Water and Finally