When water is frozen ________.
A) it shrinks by 15 percent
B) it expands by 15 percent
C) it shrinks by 9 percent
D) it expands by 9 percent
E) nothing happens to it

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When water is frozen, it expands by approximately 9 percent due to the alignment of water molecules in a crystalline structure. This expansion can cause damage to pipes and containers, which is why it's important to use antifreeze in cold temperatures.

When Water Is Frozen ________