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Sedaia [141]
3 years ago
12

When a solid melts, why does it absorb energy?

Chemistry
1 answer:
yan [13]3 years ago
5 0
In order for the molecules to actually separate from each other, more energy must be added. This energy, called heat of fusion or heat of melting, is absorbed by the particles as potential energy as the solid changes to a liquid. I hope this helps
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