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when water freezes, it
expands and becomes less dense.
contracts and becomes more dense.
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Brief Explanations
Water has a unique property. When it freezes, the hydrogen - bonding network in water molecules causes them to arrange in an open - lattice structure. This results in an increase in volume (expansion) and a decrease in density.
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expands and becomes less dense.