When water freezes, the entropy of the water
A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) does not change.
D) depending on other factors could increase or decrease.

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When water freezes, the molecules become more ordered and structured, resulting in a decrease in entropy. The molecules arrange themselves in a specific pattern as they form a solid state, resulting in decreased disorder and randomness.

When Water Freezes, the Entropy of the Water