When a solid is changed to a liquid phase,the solid
A)releases energy.
B)absorbs energy.
C)neither of these
D)none of the above

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When a solid is changed to a liquid phase, it absorbs energy. This is because the particles in the solid need to break their intermolecular bonds to move freely in the liquid phase, which requires input of energy. Therefore, the process of melting is endothermic, and absorbs heat from the surroundings.

When a Solid Is Changed to a Liquid Phase,the Solid