What happens to particles during melting?
-At melting point, Thermal energy is absorbed from surroundings
-Increased energy of particles, particles are able to overcome the very strong forces of attraction in the solid state
-Disrupts the orderly packing arrangement
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Movement of particles: particles vibrating in their fixed positions begin sliding over each other freely throughout the liquid
Arrangement of particles: Particles become less closely packed and has a disorderly arrangement