Question

A solid consists of low kinetic energy, vibrating particles locked into position by interparticle attractive forces. When heat is applied, energy is absorbed and the particles start vibrating more vigorously.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

A solid consists of low kinetic energy vibrating particles locked into position by interparticle attractive forces. When heat is applied, energy is absorbed and the particles start vibrating more vigorously.
Finally, the vibrations become energetic enough to overcome the attractive forces, and the particles start sliding out of their positions to flow about. The solid is now melting into a liquid.