Why does liquid water take the shape of a cup it is poured into, but solid ice cubes do not?

A

Because the molecules of liquid water are softer than the molecules of solid ice.

B

Because the molecules of liquid water are smaller than the molecules of solid ice.

C

Because the molecules of liquid water are moving but the molecules of solid ice are not.

D

Because the molecules of liquid water can easily move past one another but the molecules of solid ice cannot.

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Chemistry

Paloma Marshall

9 January, 13:20

Why does liquid water take the shape of a cup it is poured into, but solid ice cubes do not?

A

Because the molecules of liquid water are softer than the molecules of solid ice.

B

Because the molecules of liquid water are smaller than the molecules of solid ice.

C

Because the molecules of liquid water are moving but the molecules of solid ice are not.

D

Because the molecules of liquid water can easily move past one another but the molecules of solid ice cannot.

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Willie Mathews · Answer 1

D

Explanation:

When water is in it's liquid form they are spread out and can move and dance, but when water is in it's solid form the molecules are compact and stuck together