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Explain why the internal energy of a solid increases when its heated at its melting point
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Explain why the internal energy of a solid increases when its heated at its melting point

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Because the molecules are vibrating. Also keep in mind that when a substance is a solid its molecules are tightly packed. When it is a liquid its molecules are less compact
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