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The cause of a liquid turning into a solid is that the molecules from a liquid start to decrease because of the temperature dropping lower until the molecules are squeezed together and hold a shape.

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when cold enough, liquid can become solid like water turns into ice in the freezer

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A decrease in the temperature is the cause.

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Q: Why does liquid turn into a solid when it's cooled?
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