How does adding energy to a solid affect the motion of the particles

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Chemistry

Issac Pope

8 October, 09:29

How does adding energy to a solid affect the motion of the particles

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When heat is added to a substance, the molecules and atoms vibrate faster. As atoms vibrate faster, the space between atoms increases. The motion and spacing of the particles determines the state of matter of the substance. The end result of increased molecular motion is that the object expands and takes up more space.