what happens to water molecules when frozen?

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what happens to water molecules when frozen?

2007-02-01 07:42:26 · 5 answers · asked by jenn 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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They don't move as quickly.

2007-02-01 07:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

The molecules slow down in the internal movement of the body of water. The molecules form a crystalline structure, expanding the overall volume of the mass of the water when compared to it's liquid state.

2007-02-01 15:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Hi. They group into crystalline shapes.

2007-02-01 15:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

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2007-02-01 16:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Robert R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

They slow down. (they don't vibrate as much.)

2007-02-01 15:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by 1978nevaeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋