begin to lose some of their atomic mass. break apart into individual water atoms. move more freely in relation to each other. release heat to the surrounding atmosphere.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: When ice begins to melt at 0°C, water molecules

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- begin to lose some of their atomic mass.
- break apart into individual water atoms.
- move more freely in relation to each other.
- release heat to the surrounding atmosphere.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

move more freely in relation to each other.