Why Does Water Expand When It Goes from a Liquid

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why does water expand when it goes from a liquid to a solid?

• A)The water molecules become aligned in a way that creates extra volume.
• B)The liquid has a higher density than the ice.
• C)Ice molecules are bigger than water molecules.
• D)The liquid water molecules are bigger and shrink when cooled.
• E)none of the above

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