Which of the following best describes what happens when molecular compounds melt? I want to say the answer is D, can someone verify.?
A.) Molecules separate into their component atoms
B.)Molecules move more slowly
C.) Molecules arranged in an irregular pattern change to a regular pattern
D.) Molecules arranged in a regular pattern change to an irregular patter.

Question

Which of the following best describes what happens when molecular compounds melt? I want to say the answer is D, can someone verify.?
A.) Molecules separate into their component atoms 
B.)Molecules move more slowly 
C.) Molecules arranged in an irregular pattern change to a regular pattern 
D.) Molecules arranged in a regular pattern change to an irregular patter.

meehan98 · Answer

Yes, you're correct!

greatlife44 · Answer

If the molecules separated into their component atoms you wouldn't have the same molecule.