Question

CCC Structure and Function Ice and water are made out of the same

molecule, but they have very different properties. List two physical
properties of both ice and water and describe how their structures
result in those properties.

Answer 1

Ice is hard/solid, while water is liquid.

Step-by-step explanation:

The structure of water molecules in ice is much closer together than that of water. Because the molecules are so close together, they are unable to move past each other and thus occupy a set shape and volume as ice.

The structure of water molecules in water, on the other hand, is further apart when compared to ice. Because they are further apart (and have more energy), the molecules are able to slip past each other and thus present as a liquid with a set volume, but not necessarily shape.

Note: Water can of course change phases. By taking energy away from the water we can turn it into ice (molecules slow down until they are stationary). By adding energy to the water we can turn it into steam/vapor (molecules are moving incredibly quickly with great energy and can freely move).