As liquid water becomes ice, the space between water molecules increases. Which property of water does this change describe?

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Giovani Bridges

12 May, 08:43

As liquid water becomes ice, the space between water molecules increases. Which property of water does this change describe?

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Valentina Terry · Answer 1

The main properties of water are its polarity, cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, high specific heat, and evaporative cooling. A water molecule is slightly charged on both ends. This is because oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen.