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The melting point of ice is 273.16 K. What does this mean?

Explain in detail.

The melting point is defined as the temperature at which a solid melts to become a liquid at the atmospheric pressure. The melting point of ice is 273.16K. This means that at 273.16K temperature, the ice melts and starts converting to liquid water.


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