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Effect of Temperature on Matter

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What happens to the heat energy when a substance changes from solid to liquid?

A

emitted

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absorbed

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C

emitted and then absorbed

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D

No change in heat energy

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Solution

The correct option is B
absorbed

When a substance changes from solid to liquid or liquid to vapour, heat energy is absorbed.

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