eli5: Why is water the only substance that explands when it freezes?

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eli5: Why is water the only substance that explands when it freezes?

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Crystal structures are usually very dense, but in some cases the liquid form can assume a denser state than it’s crystal form. Not only does water become less dense when it freezes, this also happens with bismuth, gallium and some other substances.

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