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Which of the following

happens when a substance
melts?
A. A solid loses heat, and the motion of the
particles slows down.
B. A solid gains heat, and the motion of the
particles increases.
C. A gas loses heat, and changes from a gas
to a liquid.

User Mtotschnig
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B. The solid gains heat, providing energy to increase the movement of the particles and transition the substance to a liquid state.
User Scott Carpenter
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Answer:

I think B but not 100% sure.

Step-by-step explanation:

I hope this helps!!! :D

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