As a solid element melts, the atoms become __________ and they have __________ attraction for one another.
A)more separated, more
B)more separated, less
C)closer together, more
D)closer together, less
E)larger, greater

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As a solid element melts, the atoms become more separated due to the increase in kinetic energy, which overcomes some of the attractive forces holding them together, resulting in less attraction for one another.

As a Solid Element Melts, the Atoms Become __________ and They