What happens when a solid melts?

Its molecules moves apart

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Its molecules move closer together

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The movement of its molecules decreases

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The temperature decreases although heat is added

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The correct option is A Its molecules moves apart
When solid melts, it change from solid state to liquid state hence its molecules move further apart.

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