Which of the following summarizes a change that takes place as a solid turns to a liquid?
A. Particles become less ordered.
B. Intermolecular forces between particles become stronger.
C. Particles move closer together.
D. Particles have a decrease in mobility.
When a solid turns into a liquid during the process of melting, the particles within the solid gain enough energy to overcome the attractive forces holding them in a fixed arrangement. As a result, the particles become less ordered and more mobile, transitioning from a rigid structure to a more fluid state.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.