On a cold winter's day, if you left a cup of water sitting outside, it could freeze. Heat is transferred out of the water. Describe the behavior of the water molecules and how temperature is affected.

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Alfred Larsen

3 December, 01:59

On a cold winter's day, if you left a cup of water sitting outside, it could freeze. Heat is transferred out of the water. Describe the behavior of the water molecules and how temperature is affected.

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Miguel Cox · Answer 1

Well, when you leave the water outside, the molecules start to lose some thermal energy and they stop moving, making them more solid and less able to move around. Then, the water turns into ice.