Is ice a crystal?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Is ice a crystal?

The Big Idea

Ice cubes, frost, and glaciers. Are they crystals? Yes, they are!

Freezing

Step one: Freezing. When water freezes, its molecules lock into a six-sided pattern with open spaces between them. That pattern is a crystal lattice, which is why ice crystals often have six sides.

Floating

Step two: Floating. The open spaces make ice less dense than liquid water. So ice floats.

All Ice

Step three: All Ice. Frost on a window, ice cubes, and glaciers are all made of ice crystals. Ice is one of the most common crystals on Earth.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Snowflakes have six sides. Cubes are crystals. Glaciers are huge. Frost is feathery.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Scientists have made many forms of ice, but ordinary ice is the kind you see. Six sides often. Ice floats on water. Ice is a crystal.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Ask a grown-up to open the freezer. Look at frost with a magnifier. What shapes do you notice? Draw what you see. Close the freezer quickly!

Outro

Ice is a crystal because water molecules lock into a six-sided pattern with open spaces. Those spaces make ice float, and frost, cubes, and glaciers are all ice crystals. Next time you see frost, look closely. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!