Question

which term describes the phase change that occurs when the imfs of a solid are overcome by kinetic energy? freezing boiling melting condensation

Explanation:

Phase change from solid to liquid occurs when kinetic energy overcomes intermolecular forces (IMF's) of the solid, which is defined as melting. Freezing is liquid to solid, boiling is liquid to gas, and condensation is gas to liquid.

Answer:

melting