what makes snowflakes white?

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what makes snowflakes white?

2007-01-28 12:24:34 · 5 answers · asked by Augustine M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Because they, like water, are devoid of color and since light -- until refracted -- is white. However, if when the sun comes out and if the now is still fresh you can see sparkly, multi-colored refractions coming from the flakes.

2007-01-28 12:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by S D Modiano 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ice Chrystals

2007-01-28 20:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by USAFret 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Light refraction

2007-01-28 21:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The crystal structure of water. Remeber while you may be able to see through a large ice cube, ice shaving are white.

2007-01-28 20:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by LGuard332 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

refraction and reflection

2007-01-28 20:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋