I WONDER - What Is Ice?

Ice forms when water reaches 32°F (0°C), as water molecules slow down and stick together, creating a solid structure. This unique arrangement makes ice less dense than liquid water, allowing it to float.

At what temperature does water turn into ice?

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 0 degrees Fahrenheit

What happens to water molecules as the temperature drops below freezing?

• They speed up and spread apart

• They slow down and stick together

• They evaporate

• They remain unchanged

What is the solid structure formed when water molecules stick together?

• Vapor

• Gas

• Ice

• Liquid

Why does ice float on water?

• Because it is less dense than water

• Because it is more dense than water

• Because it is heavier than water

• Because it is warmer than water

What is unique about the arrangement of water molecules in ice?

• They are more tightly packed than in liquid water

• They are less dense than in liquid water

• They are randomly arranged

• They are in a gaseous state