As ice transforms into steam

A) new molecules are fromed

B) the types of atoms are changed

C) energy is absorbed by the molecules

D) the mass of the molecules is increased

As ice transforms into steam, energy is absorbed by the molecules. (C)

There's no change in the atoms, molecules, or mass.

Answer: energy is absorbed by the molecules.

Explanation:

As ice transforms into steam, energy is absorbed by the molecules. In order for the molecules to spread apart to change from solid to liquid to gas, they must increase the amount of kinetic energy they have. This is done by absorbing energy.