Which of the following statements describes how a substance melts? (1 pt)

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Molecules in the substance gain kinetic energy and this allows them to loosen the bonds that hold them together.
Molecules in the substance gain kinetic energy and start moving faster.
Molecules in the substance gain kinetic energy and become more tightly bound to each other.
Molecules in the substance lose kinetic energy and this allows them to loosen the bonds that hold them together.

Molecules in the substance gain kinetic energy and this allows them to loosen the bonds that hold them together.