Which statement describes what happens to the temperature of a liquid and the transfer of thermal energy when the liquid is freezing?
The temperature remains constant and thermal energy is released.
The temperature remains constant and thermal energy is absorbed.
The temperature decreases and thermal energy is released.
The temperature decreases and there is no transfer of thermal energy.
528 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2 Thermal properties and temperature, covering 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, 2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature, 2.2.2b Specific heat capacity, 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification, 2.2.3b Evaporation, and 2.2.3c Cooling by evaporation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.