When water freezes, its density
A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) remains the same as in the liquid state.

Name: When water freezes, its density A) increases. B) decreases. C) remains the same as in the liquid state.
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When water freezes, the molecules arrange themselves in a rigid, crystalline structure which occupies more space than when they were in a liquid state. This leads to an increase in volume and a decrease in density. Therefore, option B is correct.

When Water Freezes, Its Density