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Identify the phase in which the water molecules are closest together.

A) gas
B) dry ice
C) solid
D) liquid

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Water molecules are closest together in the solid phase. This is due to the particular structure of ice. The molecules in liquids and gases have more space between them.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phase in which the water molecules are closest together is solid (option C). In a solid state, molecules are closely packed together, often in a regular pattern. This is contrasted with a liquid state where molecules are close but can move past each other, and a gaseous state where molecules spread out to fill their container. Water, unlike many other substances, is more dense as a liquid than a solid, but molecules are still closer together in its solid form because of the particular structure of ice. Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide, not water, and is therefore not a valid choice.

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