When water molecules form into ice, ____.
A) the water molecules jiggle more
B) their structure becomes less rigid
C) the water molecules pack less densely
D) hydrogen bonds between water molecules readily break
E) evaporation of water molecules happens more readily

Question

When water molecules form into ice, ____.​
A) the water molecules jiggle more​
B) ​their structure becomes less rigid
C) ​the water molecules pack less densely
D) ​hydrogen bonds between water molecules readily break
E) ​evaporation of water molecules happens more readily

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When water freezes into ice, the water molecules arrange themselves into a crystalline structure that is less dense than liquid water, which is why ice floats on water. This structure is maintained by hydrogen bonds, which do not break but rather hold the molecules in a fixed pattern.

When Water Molecules Form into Ice, ____.​

When Water Molecules Form into Ice, ____.