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Which process takes place when particles in a solid begin to move apart slowly?

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Subliming
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Melting
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Boiling
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Condensing
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Solution

The correct option is B Melting
When solid particles are supplied with heat energy, the closely packed molecules start to move apart slowly. The intermolecular force of attraction starts decreasing and the soild starts melting.

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