Answer: 7140 J.
- A 6720 J
- B 7560 J
- C 420 J
- D 7140 J
Correct answer: D. 7140 J
Explanation: Warm ice: 20×2.1×10 = 420 J; melt: 20×336 = 6720 J; total = 7140 J.
During a phase change (melting or boiling), temperature stays constant while heat is absorbed entirely as latent heat (Q=mL); temperature only rises again once the substance is fully in its new phase.
Concept context
Temperature scales, thermal expansion, calorimetry, and the three modes of heat transfer including radiation laws.