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In ice, the spacing between water molecules increases compared to liquid water. This occurs because, as water freezes, the molecules arrange themselves into a crystalline structure maintained by hydrogen bonds, which keeps them further apart. This increased spacing is why ice is less dense than liquid water, allowing it to float.

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