When a metal such as copper is heated it expands. Explain what happens to the metal particles as the solid metal expands.

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Paulmdavies · Answer 1 · 2021-08-01T06:20:45+0000

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When a metal is heated the kinetic energy in the particles increases and hence the force of attraction decreases amongst the particles - as electrons try to escape due to kinetic energy. This causes the metal to expand.

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