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Water has an unusual property that it expands as it freezes. This is due to the crystalline formation in conjunction with its hydrogen bonding. Since it expands, volume is larger. Density = mass / volume. Dividing by a larger number gives a smaller answer for the density. Water is most dense at 4 degrees Celsius.

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