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OpenStudy (issimplcalcus):

The question says that the molecules are losing a lot of energy, this basically means that theyre getting cold.

OpenStudy (asdfghjkl):

so A

OpenStudy (issimplcalcus):

I made a mistake actually

OpenStudy (issimplcalcus):

Ok so the hydrogen bonds BETWEEN the atoms are holding them in place when its cold.

OpenStudy (asdfghjkl):

So it would be D

OpenStudy (issimplcalcus):

My chemistry is a bit rusty so I can't really explain to you why its not D.

OpenStudy (issimplcalcus):

But water has hydrogen bonds and expands when it freezes

OpenStudy (issimplcalcus):

Your first guess was right.

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