What happens to the particles of a solid when it is heated until it melts?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. They move faster and break free of their fixed positions
- Step 1: More thermal energy lets particles slide past each other. Answer: They move faster and break free of their fixed positions. Why not the others: Particles never stop moving and atoms are not changed by melting.
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