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Describe how the potential energy of water molecules changes as water changes from a solids to a liquid.

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In a liquid form, water molecules have more energy than in a solid – they move around quickly, essentially bouncing off of one another. As the liquid cools down, the amount of potential energy is reduced and the molecules start to move slower.

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As the liquid cools down, the amount of potential energy is reduced and the molecules start to move slower.

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