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A 3D molecular visualization of water turning into ice illustrates the process of freezing at the molecular level. During this transition, water molecules lose thermal energy and slow down, forming a rigid, crystalline lattice structure characteristic of ice. This phase change occurs when water reaches its freezing point, typically 0°C (32°F) at standard atmospheric pressure. The visualization highlights how hydrogen bonds play a crucial role in aligning water molecules into a hexagonal pattern,