Question
Why does water that is frozen in an ice cube tray stay in the shape of a cube when it is taken out of the tray?
A. The water particles move very little.
B. The water particles stop moving completely.
C. The water particles grow bigger to fill the space.
D. The water particles can only slip past one another.
A. The water particles move very little.
B. The water particles stop moving completely.
C. The water particles grow bigger to fill the space.
D. The water particles can only slip past one another.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
A. The water particles move very little.
When water freezes into ice, the water molecules become more structured and organized in a solid form, which is why the ice retains the shape of the ice cube tray. In this solid state, the particles do not move around freely, but rather vibrate in place, maintaining the shape of the cube.
A. The water particles move very little.
When water freezes into ice, the water molecules become more structured and organized in a solid form, which is why the ice retains the shape of the ice cube tray. In this solid state, the particles do not move around freely, but rather vibrate in place, maintaining the shape of the cube.