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What type of reaction takes place when the melting of a solid occurs? combination reaction? combination reaction endothermic reaction exothermic reaction precipitation reaction …

What type of reaction takes place when the melting of a solid occurs? combination reaction? combination reaction endothermic reaction exothermic reaction precipitation reaction …
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What type of reaction takes place when the melting of a solid occurs? combination reaction?

combination reaction
endothermic reaction
exothermic reaction
precipitation reaction
combustion reaction

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the answer would be, B. endothermic reaction 
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The answer is endothermic.

Liquids generally contain more energy than solids. Therefore when something melts, changing from a solid to a liquid, it absorbs energy. A reaction that absorbs energy is an endothermic reaction.

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