Gradual temperature drop when freezing

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Homework Statement


Explain why the temperature gradually drops as the solution is in the process of freezing?


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The Attempt at a Solution


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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