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Yes, an ice cube is made of water molecules that are closely packed together in a solid state. These molecules are arranged in a crystalline structure and vibrate in place, maintaining their positions due to intermolecular forces. The vibrations occur because the molecules possess kinetic energy, even at low temperatures. Thus, while they are not moving freely, their vibrational motion is a key characteristic of solids like ice.

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