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← ScienceWhich mechanism allows ice to form at comparatively high temperatures in water?
A)Hydrogen bond formation and lattice structure✓
B)Van der Waals forces aggregation only
C)Covalent attractions destabilize solution
D)Ionic network crystallization dominance
💡 Explanation
Hydrogen bonds form between water molecules, creating a lattice structure. because hydrogen bond formation releases energy which encourages further molecule attachment; therefore, freezing occurs at relatively warmer temperatures rather than solely by van der Waals forces.
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