Question

What happens to the particles in a substance as it freezes?A.The particles slow down and become fixed in place.B.The particles move more quickly and can move around, but they stay close together.C.The particles slow down and move closer together, but can still move around.D.The particles move more quickly but stay fixed in place.

Answer 1

A. The particles slow down and become fixed in place.

Explanation:

When a particle begins to freeze, it begins to lose thermal energy, causing its motion to slow down and thus settle into fixed positions.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. The particles slow down and become fixed in place.