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The table shows the melting points of various metals.

As each metal reaches its melting point, the particles in the metal

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gain energy and freedom of motion.
lose energy and gain freedom of motion.
gain energy and lose freedom of motion.
lose energy and freedom of motion

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gain energy and freedom of motion.

At the melting point a solid absorbs energy so its particles overcome some fixed positions and begin to move more freely, becoming a liquid.