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Book 27, Question 13

Is ice a crystal?

Yes.

When water freezes, its molecules lock into a six-sided pattern with open spaces between them. That pattern is a crystal lattice, and it is why ice crystals often have six sides. The open spaces also make ice less dense than liquid water, so it floats. Frost on a window, ice cubes, and glaciers are all made of ice crystals.

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