Question

Why water molecules are closer together in the liquid state than in the solid state.​

Answer 1

When water is in its solid-state, the water molecules are packed close together preventing it from changing shape.

Step-by-step explanation:

In general, when considering the states of matter, solids are denser than liquids, and normally liquids are denser than gases.

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Answer 2

because of the hydrogen bonds, as water molecules come together they stick to one another for a small, but significant amount of time. This slows them down, and holds them closer to one another. They become a liquid; a different state of matter where the molecules are closer and slower than in a gas.