Question

Describe what happens to the particles of a solid, in terms of movement and kinetic energy, as it is heated to its melting point, including whether this is a physical or chemical change.

Answer 1

kinetic energy and movement of the particles increases!!
the solid changes to liquid phase interns of physical change
bonds between the particles are broken in case of chemical change

Answer 2

in last statement !!!!please remember i have mentioned between the particles and not between the atoms !!!!