Gradual temperature drop when freezing

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The temperature of a solution gradually drops during freezing due to the release of latent heat, which is the energy required for a phase change without a temperature change. As the solution transitions from liquid to solid, the heat energy is released into the environment, causing the temperature to decrease. This process continues until the entire solution has solidified. Understanding latent heat is crucial in explaining this phenomenon. The gradual temperature drop is a key characteristic of freezing processes.
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Explain why the temperature gradually drops as the solution is in the process of freezing?


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No idea how to start!
 
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This is probably a trick question.

Have you heard about a "latent heat"?
 

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