What happens when ice melts, according to the kinetic theory?

The water molecules decrease their speed.

The water molecules do not change speed.

The water molecules increase their speed.

The water molecules increase their speed.

This is because when an object is in its solid form, the molecules are packed closely together, restricting movement.

On this table;

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Liquid is the next step on the ladder, and going from up to down, the molecules speed up and desperate.