what happens when energy is removed from liquid water

Chemistry · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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When energy is removed from liquid water, it undergoes a phase transition and turns into a solid state, which is ice. The process of removing energy to change a substance from a higher-energy state (like a liquid) to a lower-energy state (like a solid) is known as freezing or solidification.

The temperature at which water freezes depends on the pressure and impurities present, but under normal atmospheric pressure, water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). As energy is extracted from the water, the molecules slow down and move closer together, forming a more ordered structure characteristic of the solid state.

It's important to note that this phase transition from liquid to solid is a physical change, and the substance retains its chemical identity throughout the process. Once the water is in the solid state (ice), further removal of energy would involve decreasing its temperature or causing it to undergo