Question

Hi:) I don’t understand why it causes the rocks to melt at Low temperature. One of the factors causing rocks to melt is increased temperature. However, why does this factor cause rocks to melt at Low temperature? I’m very confused,pls help! Thank you :-)!

Answer 1

Rocks melt at a lower temperature in the presence of volatiles such as water and carbon dioxide. ... As the cold slab sinks, water is forced out and percolates upward into the overlaying hot, dry mantle rock. This sudden addition of water lowers the melting point of that mantle rock, and it begins to melt.

Answer 2

it lowers their boiling point which means it takes less heat to melt it

Step-by-step explanation:

rocks melt at high temperatures because they have a high boiling point what their saying is that by adding a volatile the boiling point lowers therefore needing less heat to melt the rock