How does thermal energy produce a change from one state of matter to another?
An increase in thermal energy gives particles more kinetic energy, which causes them to vibrate more. As they vibrate more, the volume they take up increases. For example, when ice water is heated up, the molecules spread out, take up a greater space, and so the result is liquid H2O. Thanks!
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